PSP N1

definitions of abnormality

what are the four definitions for abnormality

DSN SI FFA DIMH

define DSN

consistently acting in a way that most find inappropriate because it goes against unwritten rules in society

what is a modern day example of DSN

antisocial personality disorder

what is antisocial personality disorder

aggressive behaviour as well as failure to conform to lawful ethical standards

define statistical infrequency

behaviour that deviates from the statistical average is rare and therefore abnormal

what is SI based on

mathematical principles of distribution

give an example of SI

intellectual disability disorder

what is intellectual disability

a person with this is statistically below or above the statistical average IQ

define abnormality

a psychological state leading to impairment of interpersonal functioning

what is the definition for FFA

acting in a way that prevents the person from living a normal life

name three features of personal dysfunction

personal distress,irrationality,observer discomfort

what is the GAF

global assessment functioning

what does a high GAF score mean

normal

what does low high GAF

abnormal

what is the definition of abnormality according DIMH

acting in a away that fails to meet a set criteria for psychological normality

who is the named psychologist for DIMH

jahoda

give 3 of jahodas criteria for ideal mental health

resisting stress self actualisation and positive attitude towards oneself

what approach does DIMH influence

holistic

what is a strength of dsn

helps people get diagnosed with things such as antisocial personality disorder

what is a weakness of dsn

social norms change over time

how do social norms change over time

social norms are based on what is seen as morally acceptable at the time which vastly varies over time

give an example of a social norm that changed over time

homosexuality was classified as a mental disorder up until 1990 and is now widely accepted

what is a strength of SI

it is objective

how is SI objective

once a way of collecting data about a characteristic a cut off point is established it becomes an objective way of defining abnormality

how is SI unbiased

it relies on real unbiased data

what is a weakness of SI

not all infrequent behaviours are abnormal

give an example of an infrequent but not abnormal behaviour

those with higher than average iqs would be classed as intellectually disabled according to SI though it is a desirable trait

what is a weakness of FFA

it describe all behaviours

what behaviours does ffa not explain

there are times where it is normal to feel distress for example greif

what is a strength of ffa

it takes into account personal experiences

strength of ffa elaboration

it matches sufferers perception that their issues are not allowing them to function and recognises their personal experiences

what evaluation can be used for all definitions of abnormality

cultural relativism

one strength of DIMH

it is a positive approach to abnormality that places more emphasis on positive acheivements

what is a weakness of DIMH

it has a unrealistic and overdemanding criteria as a small amount of people reach self actualisation