Psychopathology

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  • Created on: 08-04-18 10:29

1. Which of the following is a limitation of the failure to function definition?

  • Not all abnormalities are rare
  • Objective
  • Not all abnormality causes failure to function
  • Over demanding criteria
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2. Which of the following is the correct definition of deviation from ideal mental health?

  • behaving in ways that harm oneself or others
  • failure to meet the criteria for ideal mental health
  • feeling unhappy
  • behaving in ways that violate social norms

3. which of these is the correct definition of statistical infrequency?

  • Behaviours that are rare
  • Behaviours that are abnormal
  • Behaviours that are common
  • Behaviours that are normal

4. What is a limitation of this definition?

  • Too simple
  • Varies between cultures
  • Varies between individuals
  • May encourage discrimination/prejustice

5. What is a strength of this definition?

  • Society gives itself the right to intervene so people are locked up
  • Society gives itself the right to intervene which may get people help sooner
  • society can teach them how to be normal
  • Prevents abnormal people from becoming a problem for society

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