Definitions of abnormality

Definitions of abnormality

9th Grade - University

12 Qs

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Definitions of abnormality

Definitions of abnormality

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Social Studies

9th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Mark Newton-Hill

Used 303+ times

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This definition of abnormality suggests any behaviour outside of the normal range is abnormal.
Deviation from ideal mental health
Deviation from social norms
Failure to function adequately
Statistical infrequency

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This definition of abnormality suggests those who fail to follow the common expectations of behaviour are abnormal.
Deviation from ideal mental health
Deviation from social norms
Failure to function adequately
Statistical infrequency

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This definition of abnormality suggests those whose behaviour is maladaptive to everyday living is abnormal.
Deviation from ideal mental health
Deviation from social norms
Failure to function adequately
Statistical infrequency

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This definition of abnormality suggests those who do not meet particular criteria for psychological well-being are abnormal.

Deviation from ideal mental health

Deviation from social norms

Failure to function adequately

Statistical infrequency

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is not a limitation of deviation from ideal mental health as a definition of abnormality?
Can anyone achieve these criteria?
Unlike physical health, the criteria for mental health are subjective
Many criteria are culture-bound
It is a negative definition of abnormality

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A strength of deviation from ideal mental health as a definition of abnormality is...
It is an abstract definition of abnormality
It is a negative definition of abnormality
It is a positive definition of abnormality
It is a vague definition of abnormality

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A limitation of deviation from social norms as a definition of abnormality is…

Judgments of deviance are related to context

Judgments of defiance are related to context

Judgments of deviance are culturally relative

Judgments of deviance are inconsistent

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