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    Nimaat Chowdhury

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    • what are two strenths of statistical infrequency?

      P - real world application
      E - BDI used to assess symptoms for depression
      E - score of 30+ (5%) suggests severe depression
      L - useful tool for diagnosing and assessing symptoms for disorders
      P - objective
      E - produces quantitative data
      E - not subjective
      L - easy to understand and analyse
    • what are two limitations of statictical infrequency?
      P - being abnormal can be positive
      E - does not always mean abnormality or disorder
      E - IQ of 140 is infrequent, but is desirable
      L - can be positive
      P - no benefit from label
      E - may be judged by other
      E - would be better to get support or improvement instead
      L - better ways to address
    • what are 2 strengths of deviation from social norms?

      P - real-world application
      E - used in clinical practice
      E - used to identify 'strange' symptoms for schizotypal personality disorder
      L - useful in psychiatry
      P - clear difference
      E - easy to identify what is considered normal or abnormal
      E - helps to protect citizens from dangerous behaviours
      L - help to identify and prevent
    • what are 2 limitations of deviations from social norms?

      P - Norms are constantly changing
      E - what was considered a mental disorder before, may not now
      E - homosexuality used to classify as a mental disorder until 1970's , but no longer now
      L - does not stay the same throughout years
    • what is a strength of failure to function adequately?

      P - represents threshold for help
      E - criteria given to be able to identify easily
      E - quantifiable
      L - practical and measurable
    • what is a limitation of failure to function adequately?

      P - discrimination
      E - not everyone with a disorder is abnormal
      E - ex) psychopaths may still have a normal routine
      L - cannot be appliable to all
    • what are 2 strengths of deviation from ideal mental health?
      P - comprehensive definition
      E - holistic definition for ideal mental health
      E - more effective treatments for mental health
      L - overall approach may be more effective

      P - positive approach
      E - focuses on what is desirable
      E - allows patients to identify areas of improvements and strive for them
      L - positive outlook
    • what is a limitation of deviation from ideal mental health?

      P - very high standards
      E - difficult to reach all of criteria and self-actualise
      E - suggests that many people are abnormal
      L - may not be ideal
    • what are 2 strengths of the two-process model?

      P - real world application
      E - used in systematic desensitisation
      E - gradually being exposed and learning techniques to be safe
      L - useful to understand treatment

      P - link between phobias and trauma
      E - Little Albert
      E - bad experiences can lead to irrational fears
      L - can be explaines
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