Definitions

• What is the definition of statistical infrequency in abnormality?

  Behaviors that are rare or statistically unusual
• How does statistical infrequency define abnormality?

  By identifying behaviors found in very few people
• If someone has an IQ score significantly above average, how would this be classified?

  As statistically infrequent behavior
• What does deviation from social/cultural norms refer to?

  Behaviors that deviate from accepted standards
• Why is deviation from social/cultural norms significant in defining abnormality?

  It varies across cultures and time periods
• How might public nudity be viewed in different cultures?

  As abnormal in some, normal in others
• What does failure to function adequately mean?

  Inability to cope with daily living demands
• How can failure to function adequately indicate abnormality?

  It leads to personal distress or distress to others
• What might indicate a failure to function adequately in someone severely depressed?

  Inability to get out of bed or eat
• What does deviation from ideal mental health involve?

  Identifying criteria for psychological well-being
• What is one criterion for ideal mental health proposed by Jahoda?

  Positive self-attitude
• Who proposed the criteria for ideal mental health?

  Marie Jahoda
• What is a strength of the deviation from ideal mental health definition?

  It focuses on personal growth and well-being
• What is a weakness of the deviation from ideal mental health definition?

  Criteria may be culturally bound
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of statistical infrequency in defining abnormality?

  Strengths:

  • Objective and quantitative identification

  Weaknesses:

  • Doesn't distinguish desirable from undesirable behaviors
  • Ignores cultural differences in normality
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of deviation from social/cultural norms?

  Strengths:

  • Highlights social context in defining abnormality

  Weaknesses:

  • Norms change over time
  • Can lead to labeling and social control
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of failure to function adequately?

  Strengths:

  • Focuses on individual experience

  Weaknesses:

  • Subjective nature of "adequate functioning"
  • Doesn't account for hidden distress
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of deviation from ideal mental health?

  Strengths:

  • Holistic view of mental health

  Weaknesses:

  • Culturally bound criteria
  • Few meet all criteria consistently
• How do mental health professionals use the definitions of abnormality?

  They combine aspects of different approaches
• What is the main focus of the definitions of abnormality in mental health?

  Understanding and diagnosing psychological disorders