Definitions of abnormality

• What does the prefix "psycho" refer to in psychopathology?

  The mind
• What does "pathology" mean in the context of 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?

  • Statistical infrequency
  • Failure to function adequately
  • Deviation from social norms
  • Deviation from ideal mental health
• What does the statistical infrequency definition state?

  Rare mental conditions indicate abnormality
• What characteristic is often measured in statistical infrequency?

  Intelligence
• What IQ score indicates low intelligence in the statistical infrequency definition?

  Two standard deviations below average
• What is a positive evaluation of statistical infrequency?

  It objectively measures low IQ
• What is a criticism of statistical infrequency regarding low intelligence?

  Cutoff points are subjective decisions
• Why might high intelligence be a criticism of statistical infrequency?

  It includes high intelligence as abnormal
• What is a limitation of statistical infrequency regarding common mental health conditions?

  It doesn't account for common disorders
• How is statistical infrequency measured?

  Using population statistics
• What does the failure to function adequately definition focus on?

  Individual's ability to cope daily
• What are some features of failure to function adequately?

  Maladaptive behavior, personal anguish, observer discomfort
• What is maladaptive behavior?

  Behaviors against long-term interests
• What does personal anguish refer to in failure to function?

  Distress from inability to cope
• What is observer discomfort?

  Behavior causing distress to others
• What does rationality refer to in failure to function?

  Understanding motivation behind behavior
• What is unconventionality in the context of failure to function?

  Behavior against societal expectations
• What is a criticism of the failure to function definition?

  Subjectivity in determining coping
• Why might psychopaths be excluded from failure to function?

  They can function successfully in society
• What is a positive aspect of the failure to function definition?

  It respects individual experiences
• What does deviation from social norms refer to?

  Behavior that goes against societal expectations
• How do social norms vary?

  They change across cultures and time
• What is a criticism of deviation from social norms?

  It can punish individuality
• What is category failure in the context of cultural differences?

  Applying Western definitions to other cultures
• What does deviation from ideal mental health focus on?

  Ways to improve mental health
• What are the six features of ideal mental health according to Jahoda?

  Environmental mastery, autonomy, resistance to stress, self-actualization, positive self-attitude, accurate perception of reality
• What is a limitation of Jahoda's definition of ideal mental health?

  It reflects a Western perspective
• Why is the strictness of Jahoda's criteria a criticism?

  Most people can't meet all criteria
• What is a positive evaluation of Jahoda's definition?

  It provides a holistic approach to mental health