abnormality

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Cards (18)

  • What are the definitions of abnormality discussed?
    • Deviation from social norms
    • Failure to function adequately
    • Statistical infrequency
    • Deviation from ideal mental health
  • What does failure to function adequately refer to?
    Inability to cope with daily life challenges
  • What are Rosenhan and Seligman's features of maladaptive behavior?
    Unpredictable actions and personal anguish
  • What is statistical infrequency in the context of mental health?
    Being mentally abnormal if rare in the population
  • What is one criterion for diagnosing intellectual disability disorder?
    Having 70 IQ points or fewer
  • What is the deviation from ideal mental health definition?
    Defining features of ideal mental health
  • What are the six features of ideal mental health?
    Environmental mastery, autonomy, resisting stress, self-actualization, positive attitude, accurate perception
  • Why is the deviation from ideal mental health definition considered too strict?
    It's challenging to meet all criteria simultaneously