Definitions of Abnormality
- Created by: emmarhianne
- Created on: 23-04-17 16:58
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- Definitions of abnormality
- Statistical infrequency
- An objective way of defining normal and abnormal behaviour once the cut off point is established
- Looking at the number of times a behaviour is observed in society, classed as abnormal if it is statistically rare
- Objective so is an easy and useful tool for clinical diagnosis
- An objective way of defining normal and abnormal behaviour once the cut off point is established
- Not all statistically rare behaviour is abnormal so it cant be used alone, doesn't take into account the desirability of the behaviour/trait
- 100 is the average IQ, below 70 is the diagnosis of learning disability
- Failure to Function Adequately
- To be considered normal we must be able to cope with everyday life; maintaining hygiene+nutrition, relationships and jobs.
- Depression; loss of appetite, interest, struggle to get out of bed, hard to complete everyday tasks.
- It recongnises experiences of patients and views mental disorders from the point of view of the person experiencing it; considers whether the behaviour is causing an individual stress, leading to a more accurate diagnosis
- Abnormality doesn't always mean a person cannot cope, tranvesticism is seen as a mental disorder but many individuals are able to cope with every day life, therefore this doesn't work with all cases.
- To be considered normal we must be able to cope with everyday life; maintaining hygiene+nutrition, relationships and jobs.
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- Deviation from Social Norms
- Rules in society which tell us how to behave, if a person does not follow these rules and acts differently they will be considered abnormal,
- Tourettes: inappropriate remarks and continuous swearing is different to what society expects
- Social norms change depending on the culture, hearing voices is seen as a sign of schizophrenia in the UK but in other cultures is desirable, doesn't account for abnormality in different cultures which could lead to a misdiagnosis
- Distinguishes between desirable and undesirable behaviour, a behaviour can be statistically rare but desirable so isn't considered abnormal, such as high IQ.
- Rules in society which tell us how to behave, if a person does not follow these rules and acts differently they will be considered abnormal,
- Deviation from Ideal Mental Health
- If an individual does not meet the 6 criteria, they are considered abnormal.
- High self esteem, deal with everyday stresses, accurate view of reality, independence, able to change behaviour to suit environment, personal growth
- Positive way of looking at mental health, focuses on what is desirable and has a broad range; good tool when distinguishing as it increases accuracy.
- The criteria are unrealistic, impossible to have high self esteem all the time, so someone may be considered abnormal when they're not.
- If an individual does not meet the 6 criteria, they are considered abnormal.
- Statistical infrequency
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