Psychopathology - Definitions of abnormality

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  • Created on: 16-11-19 19:38

1. Which of the following is not a weakness of statistical infrequency?

  • Labels can have a negative impact on individuals ( E.g. people treat them differently)
  • It's unrealistic
  • Abnormalities can be positive e.g. IQ 130+
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2. Which of the following is not a definition of abnormality?

  • Deviation from ideal social norms
  • Statistcal infrequency
  • Failure to function adequately

3. Rosenhan's and Seligman's three ways to identify if someone is failing to function are...

  • Having a low IQ, behaving in unexpected ways, having a short temper
  • Showing signs of depression, short tempered and having a negative view of themselves leading to personal distress
  • No longer conforming to interpersonal rules, experiencing personal distress and behaving in irrational/ dangerous ways
  • Being reliant on others for help continually, not knowing what to do in everyday situations, being a danger to themselves

4. Which of the following is an example of a disorder that can be diagnosed using statistical infrequency?

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Intellectual Disability Disorder (IDD)
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)
  • Phobias

5. Jahodha's criteria includes...

  • Self - actualise, having good self esteem an lack of guilt, being independent, cope with stress
  • Having everything we want, an IQ close to 100, enjoying all activities
  • Always working hard, having an optimistic view of the world, liking everyone

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