Psychopathology

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What are the 4 definitions of abnormality?

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Statistical Infrequency

Deviation from social norms

Deviation from ideal mental health

Failure to function adequately

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Statistical infrequency

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Statistically rare behaviours

Normally distributed and behaviours outside limits = abnormal

IQ less than 70 - Intellectual disability disorder

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Strengths of statistical infrequency

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Quantitative data

Objective - accurate diagnosis

Support available to improve quality of life

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Limitations of statistical infrequency

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Abnormal behaviour isn't rare

Not a very clear definition

Frequent behaviours can also be abnormal

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Failure to function adequately

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Unable to cope with the demands of everyday life

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Strengths of F2F

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It gives individuals a threshold to seek help

Help is available

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Limitations of F2F

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Restricted form of choice - social control

Some people can be ill but can still function normally (depression)

Discrimination for non standard life choices

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Social norms

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Most people in society adhere to what is believed to be normal

Abnormal behaviours can offend others

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Strengths of social norms

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Deviation can be obvious

Behaviours can be used to diagnose

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Limitations of social norms

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Lack reliability - many factors influence deviation from social norms

Lack validity - views changing

Cultural bias - hard to measure objectivity