statistical infrequency, deviation from social norms, failure to function adequately and deviation from ideal mental health
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What is statistical infrequency?
when an individual shows a behaviour that is statistically rare, i.e having an IQ of below 70 (which only 2% of the population has)
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What is deviation from social norms?
when an individual behaves differently from what a society has deemed 'normal', i.e anti-social personality disorder describes individuals who lack a conscience and behave agressively
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What is deviation from ideal mental health?
when someone does not meet a set of criteria for good mental health
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Name the criteria for ideal mental health
no symptoms, are rational, can self-actualise, can cope with stress, have a realistic view of the world, good self-esteem, are independent of others and can balance/enjoy work, love and leisure
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Who created the criteria for ideal mental health?
Marie Jahoda
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What is failure to function adequately?
when an individual cannot look after themselves or who are perceived to be irrational/our of control - they are often viewed as dysfunctional
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What is the criteria for failure to function adequately?
suffering, maladaptiveness, unconventionality of behaviour, unpredictability, irrationality, observer discomfort, violation of moral/ideal standards
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Who created the criteria for failure to function adequately?
Rosenhan and Seligman
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What is a phobia?
an irrational fear of an object or situation
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What is depression?
a mental disorder characterised by low mood and low energy levels
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What is OCD?
a condition characterised by obsessions and/or compulsive behaviour
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What are the behavioural symptoms of phobias?
panic, avoidance and endurance
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What are the beahvioural symptoms of depression?
low activity levels, disruption to eating or sleeping habits and aggression/self harm
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What are the behavioural symptoms of OCD?
compulsions and avoidance
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What are the cognitive symptoms of phobias?
selective attention, irrational beliefs and cognitive distortions
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What are the cognitive symptoms of depressions?
poor concentration, dwelling on the negative and absolutist thinking
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What are the cognitive symptoms of OCD?
obsessive thoughts, cognitive strategies to deal with obsessions and insight into excessive anxiety
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What is the emotional symptom of phobias?
anxiety
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What are the emotional symptoms of depression?
lowered mood, anger and lowered self-esteem
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What are the emotional symptoms of OCD?
anxiety and distress, accompanying depression and guilt
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What is statistical infrequency?
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when an individual shows a behaviour that is statistically rare, i.e having an IQ of below 70 (which only 2% of the population has)
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