Definitions of Abnormality

• What does the prefix "psycho" refer to in psychopathology?

  The mind
• What does "pathology" mean in the context of psychopathology?

  The study of disease
• What mental health conditions are covered in the psychopathology video series?

  OCD, depression, and phobias
• Which psychological approach is applied to phobias?

  The behaviorist approach
• Which psychological approach is applied to depression?

  The cognitive approach
• Which psychological approach is applied to OCD?

  The biological approach
• Why is defining mental abnormality challenging?

  There is no clear definition for abnormality
• What are the four competing definitions of abnormality discussed?

  1. Statistical infrequency
  2. Failure to function adequately
  3. Deviation from social norms
  4. Deviation from ideal mental health
• What does the statistical infrequency definition state?

  Rare mental conditions indicate abnormality
• How is statistical infrequency measured?

  Using statistics and normal distribution curves
• What is the average IQ score in the normal distribution?

  100
• How many standard deviations away from the average is considered abnormal in IQ?

  Two standard deviations
• What percentage of the population falls into the low intelligence bracket?

  Just over two percent
• What is a positive evaluation of statistical infrequency?

  It objectively measures low IQ for support
• What is a criticism of statistical infrequency regarding low intelligence?

  Subjective cutoff affects many individuals
• Why is it problematic to classify high intelligence as abnormal?

  High intelligence is not a psychopathology
• What is a limitation of the statistical infrequency definition regarding common conditions?

  It doesn't account for common mental disorders
• What does the failure to function adequately definition focus on?

  Individual's ability to cope in daily life
• Who outlined the features of failure to function?

  Rosenhan and Seligman
• What are the features of failure to function adequately?

  • Maladaptive behavior
  • Personal anguish
  • Observer discomfort
  • Irrationality
  • Unpredictability
  • Unconventionality
• What is maladaptive behavior?

  Behaviors against long-term interests
• What does personal anguish refer to?

  Individual suffering from anxiety and distress
• What is observer discomfort?

  Behavior causing distress to others
• What does irrationality refer to in failure to function?

  Difficulty understanding someone's behavior
• What is unconventionality in behavior?

  Behavior that goes against societal expectations
• What is a criticism of the failure to function definition?

  Subjective observer opinions affect judgments
• Why might psychopaths be excluded from failure to function definition?

  They can function successfully in society
• What is a criticism regarding maladaptive behavior?

  Not all maladaptive behavior indicates mental illness
• What is a positive aspect of failure to function definition?

  It respects individual experiences and perspectives
• What does deviation from social norms refer to?


  Behavior that deviates from cultural expectations
• How do social norms vary?

  They change across cultures and over time
• What is a positive aspect of deviation from social norms definition?

  It respects cultural differences in behavior
• What is a criticism of deviation from social norms?

  It can punish individual expression
• What are the six features of ideal mental health according to Jahoda?

  1. Environmental mastery
  2. Autonomy
  3. Resistance to stress
  4. Self-actualization
  5. Positive attitude towards oneself
  6. Accurate perception of reality
• What does Jahoda's deviation from ideal mental health focus on?

  Ways to improve mental health
• What is a limitation of Jahoda's definition of ideal mental health?

  It reflects a Western perspective on mental health
• What is a criticism of the strict criteria for ideal mental health?

  Most people can't meet all criteria at once
• What is a positive evaluation of Jahoda's definition?

  It provides a holistic approach to mental health
• How does Jahoda's definition respect individual experiences?

  It considers multiple factors in diagnosis
• What is the purpose of the Patreon support mentioned in the video?

  To provide extra resources and support