Defining Abnormality
A mind map briefly addressing the 3 definitions of abnormality
- Created by: Rachael
- Created on: 11-12-12 20:41
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- Defining Abnormality
- DEVIATION FROM SOCIAL NORMS
- FAILURE TO FUNCTION ADEQUATELY
- DEVIATION FROM IDEAL MENTAL HEALTH
- Breaking social norms ('unwritten rules' creatted by society) may be considered abnormal
- People who engage in maladaptive behaviours e.g. Anorexia Nervosa
- Limitations
- 1)Subjective Judgement
- 2)Some behaviours although unaccptable, may not be abnormal e.g. 'happy' murderer
- 3) Adequacy varies within cultures.
- Limitations
- Jahoda: 1)Positive view of self 2)Actualisation 3)Autonomy 4)Accurate view of reality 5)Environment Adaptability 6)Resistance to stress
- Limitations
- 1) Very few people satisfy all criteria
- 2)Criteria open to interpretation
- 3)What is 'ideal' in one culture may not be considered ideal in another
- Limitations
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