Definitions Of Abnormality

• According to the statistical infrequency definition, what makes a behavior abnormal?

  Rare behaviour compared to the population
• What does the normal distribution curve illustrate in the context of statistical infrequency?

  Average traits are the most common
• According to statistical infrequency, what IQ score might indicate intellectual disability?

  Below 70
• According to statistical infrequency, what IQ score might indicate giftedness?

  Above 130
• What is a strength of using statistical infrequency to define abnormality?

  It is based on statistics, not opinion
• What is a weakness of using statistical infrequency to define abnormality?

  Subjective cut-off, who decides what's too rare?
• What is the central idea behind the 'failure to function adequately' definition of abnormality?

  Can't cope with daily life
• Why is it a weakness of statistical infrequency that not all rare traits are negative?

  High IQ is rare but positive
• Which researchers developed criteria associated with 'failure to function adequately'?

  Rosenhan & Seligman
• According to Rosenhan & Seligman, what is 'maladaptive behavior'?

  Hurts long-term well-being
• According to Rosenhan & Seligman, what is meant by 'personal anguish'?

  High distress
• According to Rosenhan & Seligman, what is meant by 'observer discomfort'?

  Others find behaviour distressing
• According to Rosenhan & Seligman, what is meant by 'irrationality'?

  Behaviour doesn’t make sense
• According to Rosenhan & Seligman, what is meant by 'unconventionality'?

  Very different from societal norms
• What is a strength of using 'failure to function adequately' to define abnormality?

  Considers personal experience
• What is a weakness of using 'failure to function adequately' to define abnormality?

  Subjective, people may judge coping differently
• Why is it a weakness that 'failure to function adequately' doesn't apply to all disorders?

  Psychopaths function well in society
• What is the core concept of 'deviation from social norms' in defining abnormality?

  Breaking unwritten social rules
• Why are cultural and historical differences important to consider when using 'deviation from social norms'?

  Norms change over time and cultures
• What is a strength of using 'deviation from social norms' to define abnormality?

  Not ethnocentric, adapted to different cultures
• What is a weakness of using 'deviation from social norms' to define abnormality?

  Cultural bias, unfairly label immigrants
• Why is it a weakness of 'deviation from social norms' that individuality is suppressed?

  Nonconformists might be unfairly judged
• What does the 'deviation from ideal mental health' definition focus on?

  Lacking Jahoda's 6 criteria
• How many criteria did Jahoda identify for ideal mental health?

  6
• According to Jahoda, what does 'environmental mastery' refer to?

  Adapting & thriving
• According to Jahoda, what does 'autonomy' refer to?

  Independence & confidence
• According to Jahoda, what does 'resistance to stress' refer to?

  Coping with pressure
• According to Jahoda, what does 'self-actualisation' refer to?

  Personal growth
• According to Jahoda, what does 'positive self-attitude' refer to?

  High self-esteem
• According to Jahoda, what does 'accurate perception of reality' refer to?

  Seeing the world clearly
• What is a strength of using 'deviation from ideal mental health' to define abnormality?

  Holistic approach, covers multiple aspects
• What is a weakness of using 'deviation from ideal mental health' to define abnormality?

  Cultural bias, based on Western ideals
• Why is it a weakness of 'deviation from ideal mental health' that it is unrealistic?

  Most people don't meet all criteria