Definitions of abnormalities

• What is one strength of statistical infrequency in defining abnormalities?

  It provides a reliable measure
• Why might statistical infrequency be considered a weakness?

  It can lead to labeling individuals
• What does deviation from social norms refer to?

  Behaviors that violate societal expectations
• How did Brunei's 2019 laws relate to social norms?

  They criminalized same-sex relationships
• What is a weakness of using deviation from social norms?

  It can be culturally relative
• What is a strength of using failure to function adequately as a definition of abnormality?

  It considers patients' experiences
• What is one requirement to be classed as "normal" in mental health?

  No symptoms of distress
• What does failure to function adequately imply?

  Inability to cope with daily demands
• What is a common sign of failure to function adequately?

  Failure to maintain jobs or relationships
• What is another requirement for being considered "normal" in mental health?

  Must self-actualize
• What is a weakness of the failure to function adequately definition?

  It is subjective in judgment
• How does cultural relativism affect the definition of abnormality?

  It challenges the universality of criteria
• What is a requirement related to stress for being "normal"?

  Must cope with stress
• What is a potential issue with defining abnormality as a choice?

  It may overlook underlying mental health issues
• What is a requirement regarding self-esteem for being "normal"?

  Must have good self-esteem
• What abilities must one have to be considered "normal" in mental health?

  Must work, love, and enjoy leisure
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the "normal" mental health criteria?

  Strengths:

  • Covers a wide range of mental health issues

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Culturally bound ideas
  • Too simplistic
  • Hard to achieve all criteria
  • Raises questions about abnormality
• What is a potential issue with the criteria for being "normal" in mental health?

  It may lead to everyone being classed as abnormal
• Why might the criteria for "normal" mental health be considered too simplistic?

  It is hard to achieve all those requirements