Statistical Infrequency shows which characteristics/behaviours are abnormal by using normal distribution to see how far above or below te average someone is
Deviation from ideal mental health identifies people who do not meet Jahoda's criteria
Jahoda's ideal mental health includes: can cope with stress, independence & autonomy, self-actualisation, accurate perception of reality and ourselves
Failure to function adequately is an inability to maintain basic standards of living, nutrition & hygeine e.g showering, maintaining relationships, holding a job
Deviation from social norms is when people do not behave in the way they are expected to by society
Statistical Infrequency has real-world application as it is useful in clinical practice for formal diagnoses and to assess severity of symptoms
Statistical Infrequency overlooks rare characteristics seen as positive e.g. high IQ
Deviation from Social Norms is useful in clinical practice for diagnosing disorders based on behavioural characteristics
Deviation from Social Norms lacks cultural and situational relativism as norms vary between groups e.g. hearing voices as a diagnosis for schizophrenia
Failure to Functionadequately is useful as it provides a threshold for seeking professional help
Failure to Function Adequately does not account for high-functioning depression as people are able to hide their symptoms
Failure to Function Adequately is discriminatory is it labels people who choose to live unusual lifestyles as abnormal
Ideal Mental Health is highly comprehensive and holistic as it takes into account many aspects of mental health
Ideal Mental Health provides a checklist for assessing individuals for psychological issues
Ideal Mental Health has extremely high and unrealistic standards which are unsustainable for most individuals