definitions of abnormality

• What does the prefix "psycho" mean in psychopathology?

  The mind
• What does "pathology" refer to in 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?

  Clear definitions are difficult to establish
• 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 population statistics
• What is the average IQ score in the normal distribution?

  100
• What percentage of the population falls two standard deviations below the average IQ?

  Just over 2%
• 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?

  Cutoff points for intelligence are subjective
• What is a limitation of the statistical infrequency definition?

  It doesn't account for common conditions
• 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 according to Rosenhan and Seligman?

  • 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?

  Subjectivity in determining coping ability
• Why are psychopaths excluded from the failure to function definition?

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

  Not all maladaptive behaviors indicate illness
• What is a positive aspect of the failure to function definition?

  It respects individual experiences
• What is a social norm?

  An unwritten expectation of behavior
• How do social norms vary?

  They can change between cultures and time
• What happens when someone deviates from social norms?

  They may be seen as abnormal
• What is a criticism of deviation from social norms?

  It can punish individuality and expression
• What is category failure in mental illness diagnosis?

  Applying Western definitions to other cultures
• What is a limitation of the deviation from ideal mental health definition?

  Strict criteria may label most as abnormal
• 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 is a criticism of Jahoda's definition of ideal mental health?

  It reflects a Western perspective on health
• What is a positive evaluation of the deviation from ideal mental health definition?

  It provides a holistic approach to mental health
• What resources are available for patrons on the channel?

  Bonus resources and tutorial videos
• Who are thanked for supporting the channel at the developer level?

  Cat Posnick and Ahmed Romani
• What is the purpose of the extra resources for patrons?

  To aid in exam preparation
• What is the focus of the Psychopathology unit in the exam questions?

  Questions related to mental health conditions