Psychopathology
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- Created on: 01-11-19 11:27
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- Definition of abnormality
- Deviation from ideal mental health
- Jahoda defined abnormality by the absence of particular ideal characteristics. behaviour must deviate from ideal mental health.
- the principles.
- having a positive view of yourself (high self esteem) with a strong sense of identity.
- being capable of personal growth.
- being independent and self-regulating
- having an accurate view of reality.
- being able to integrate and resist stress
- being able to master your environment
- if you do not demonstrate one of these criteria's you are defined as abnormal
- EG: Someone with depression having negative thoughts about themselves
- evaluation.
- Issue: unrealistic criteria. at times everyone will experience negativity for example, grieving a death.
- irrespective of circumstance that are out of our control
- high standards
- Strength: positive and holistic. focuses on desirable behaviours and it covers a broad range of aspects.
- Issue:Cultural relativism. some critirias classed as westernised EG: self growth may be seen as overly self-centred in other counties that value community.
- Issue: unrealistic criteria. at times everyone will experience negativity for example, grieving a death.
- Statistical infrequency
- Evaluation
- Issue: Misdiagnosis
- Issue: Labelling is unhelpful. low IQ can cause low self image and an invitation for discrimination
- Distribution curve
- Abnormal if a behaviour is statistically uncommon or not seen often in society. looking at the distribution of a particular behaviour in a society
- EG: High IQ above 130 is uncommon making them abnormal.
- Evaluation
- deviation from social norms.
- an unwritten rule about what is acceptable in a society.
- abnormal if you violate these rules. EG: a naked man wondering London you would see it as abnormal but in south African tribes its part of their culture.
- evaluation
- Issue:Cultural relativism. social norms differ between cultures. abnormality is not standardised as there is no global def for correct behaviour
- EG: homosexuality is illegal in some counties meaning its classes as abnormal and in others its not.
- Issue: Social norms change overtime=Hindsight bias.
- EG: Homosexuality was classed as a mental illness and is now seen as a variation of normal behaviour. unethical because it could be seen as a form of social control over minority groups that don't conform to society.
- Issue:Cultural relativism. social norms differ between cultures. abnormality is not standardised as there is no global def for correct behaviour
- an unwritten rule about what is acceptable in a society.
- Failure to function adequately
- considered abnormal if they are unable to cope with the demands of everyday life independently
- will experience personal suffering and distress because of failure to function
- can cause discomfort to those who observe behaviour.
- EG: Someone suffering with depression may struggle to get out of bend and go to work and communicate with family.
- can cause discomfort to those who observe behaviour.
- will experience personal suffering and distress because of failure to function
- Evaluation
- Issue: Individual differences. one persons OCD can make them late for work everyday but another could complete all their rituals and be on time..
- same psychological symptoms but each person would be diagnosed differently according to this def questioning the validity
- Strength: considers personal experiences. does not ignore thoughts and feelings.
- Issue: Individual differences. one persons OCD can make them late for work everyday but another could complete all their rituals and be on time..
- considered abnormal if they are unable to cope with the demands of everyday life independently
- Deviation from ideal mental health
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