abnormalities

• What is the focus of the study of psychopathology?

  Psychological disorders
• Why is it important to define abnormality?

  To diagnose and help those unwell
• What are the four key definitions of abnormality?

  1. Statistical deviation
  2. Deviation from social norms
  3. Failure to function adequately
  4. Deviation from ideal mental health
• What is the first definition of abnormality discussed?

  Statistical deviation
• What does statistical deviation focus on?

  How infrequent abnormal behavior is
• How is rarity determined in statistical deviation?

  By looking at statistics and normal distributions
• What shape does a normal distribution curve have?

  Bell-shaped curve
• What percentage of the population has an IQ between 85 and 115?

  68%
• Why might high intelligence be considered abnormal?

  It is statistically rare
• What is a strength of the statistical deviation definition?

  It is objective and clear-cut
• What is a limitation of the statistical deviation definition?

  It can label desirable behavior as abnormal
• What is the second definition of abnormality discussed?

  Deviation from social norms
• How does deviation from social norms define abnormality?

  By societal expectations of behavior
• What might happen if someone wears beach attire to work?

  They may be considered abnormal
• What is a strength of the deviation from social norms definition?

  It is flexible and adapts to society
• What is a limitation of the deviation from social norms definition?

  It lacks objectivity and is subjective
• What is ethnocentrism in the context of abnormality?

  Judging other cultures by one's own standards
• What is the third definition of abnormality discussed?

  Failure to function adequately
• What does failure to function adequately refer to?

  Inability to cope with everyday demands
• What are two criteria for determining failure to function adequately?

  Personal distress and irrationality
• What is the fourth definition of abnormality discussed?

  Deviation from ideal mental health
• What does deviation from ideal mental health focus on?

  Criteria for good psychological health
• What are the criteria for ideal mental health according to Marie Jahoda?

  • Accurate perception of reality
  • Self-actualization
  • Positive attitude to oneself
  • Environmental mastery
  • Autonomy
  • Resisting stress
• What is a limitation of the deviation from ideal mental health definition?

  It sets unrealistically high standards
• Why is the deviation from ideal mental health definition considered ethnocentric?

  It reflects Western individualistic values
• What are the implications of cultural bias in defining abnormality?

  • Misdiagnosis of individuals from different cultures
  • Lack of culturally appropriate services
  • Increased social exclusion and poor mental health outcomes
• What should be done to better understand definitions of abnormality?

  Share examples and experiences
• What is the next topic to be explored in the series?

  Signs and symptoms of phobias, depression, and OCD