abnormality

• What does the statistical infrequency definition suggest about abnormal behavior?

  Behaviors that are statistically rare are abnormal
• How are statistics used in the statistical infrequency definition?

  They measure the spread of behaviors in the population
• What does a normal distribution graph show?

  How behaviors are spread across the population
• What percentage of the population is considered normal according to the statistical infrequency definition?

  95%
• What does it mean to be 3 standard deviations away from the mean?

  It indicates abnormal behavior
• What percentage of the population falls into the abnormal category?

  5%
• Who is considered abnormal in the context of the statistical infrequency definition?

  Those in the top and bottom 2.5% of scores
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the statistical infrequency definition?

  Strengths:

  • Objective measure of abnormality

  Weaknesses:

  • Some abnormal behaviors are not rare
  • Does not distinguish between desirable and problematic behaviors
• What does the deviation from social norms definition state?

  Behaviors that break social norms are abnormal
• What are social norms?

  Unwritten rules that govern behavior
• How do social norms vary?

  They vary across cultures, situations, and ages
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the deviation from social norms definition?

  Strengths:

  • Considers desirable and undesirable behaviors

  Weaknesses:

  • Norms vary between cultures
  • Norms change over time
• What does the failure to function adequately definition suggest?

  Abnormality is when individuals cannot cope with everyday life
• Who proposed the 7 factors to assess personal dysfunction?

  Rosenhan and Seligman
• What are the 7 factors proposed by Rosenhan and Seligman?

  1. Suffering
  2. Maladaptiveness
  3. Irrationality
  4. Unpredictability
  5. Unconventionality
  6. Observer discomfort
  7. Violation of moral standards
• How is the WHODAS questionnaire used in mental health diagnosis?

  It assesses an individual's ability to function
• Why is the WHODAS important for psychiatrists?

  It improves the reliability of mental illness diagnosis
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the failure to function adequately definition?

  Strengths:

  • Considers individual perspective on functioning

  Weaknesses:

  • Abnormality is not always dysfunctional
  • Not all maladaptive behavior indicates mental illness
• What does the deviation from ideal mental health definition propose?

  Abnormality is defined by lack of ideal mental health criteria
• What are the six criteria of ideal mental health proposed by Jahoda?

  Positive attitude, accurate perception, autonomy, mastery, resisting stress, self-actualization
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the deviation from ideal mental health definition?

  Strengths:

  • Emphasizes positive achievements

  Weaknesses:

  • High expectations of mental health
  • Ethnocentric perspective
• What is the total number of definitions of abnormality discussed?

  Four
• What are the four definitions of abnormal behavior?

  1. Statistical infrequency
  2. Failure to function adequately
  3. Deviation from social norms
  4. Deviation from ideal mental health
• What is the purpose of the review task mentioned in the study material?

  To outline and evaluate definitions of abnormality
• What is a limitation of Jahoda's criteria for ideal mental health?

  They are culture-bound
• Why are Jahoda's criteria considered unrealistic?

  They are difficult to reach and measure
• What is the significance of the group discussion task?

  To share opinions on abnormal behavior
• What is the goal of the lesson objectives mentioned?

  To describe and explain definitions of abnormality
• What is the total mark allocation for the review question on Rob's case?

  16 marks
• What is the purpose of the extension task mentioned?

  To explore culture-bound syndromes
• What is the significance of the homework question sheet?

  To reinforce learning about definitions of abnormality
• What is the aim of the activity involving sorting cards?

  To differentiate between normal and abnormal behaviors
• What is the Cheltenham Gold Cup Race mentioned in the study material?

  A racing event unrelated to abnormality
• How does the study material suggest evaluating definitions of abnormality?

  By discussing strengths and weaknesses
• What does AO1, AO2, and AO3 refer to in the review question?

  Different assessment objectives for marking