Definitions of Abnormality & Classification and Diagnosis

Deviation from Social Norms refers to what?

• When an individual is unable to cope within every day life

• Not striving towards achieving your fullest potential

• Behaving in a way that differs from what is considered socially acceptable

According to Marie Jahoda there are 7 characteristics that are used to define Ideal Mental Health.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Ideal Mental Health?

• Maladaptiveness

• Resistance to Stress

• Environmental Mastery

• Positive Self-Attitude

Which characteristic of Ideal Mental Health is being described; Ability to make informed decisions without the influence of others.

• Autonomy

• Perception of Reality

• Environmental Mastery

• Personal Growth/Self-Actualisation

Rosenhan & Seligman (1989) identified 7 features of failure to function adequately, the more features present the more symptomatic of abnormality.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a feature of Failure to Function Adequately?

• Observer Discomfort

• Suffering

• Unpredictability and Loss of Control

• Resistance to Stress

What does Irrationality and incomprehensibility refer to?

• Behaviour varies and is unpredictable

• Unclear to others why someone would behave in that way

• Behaviour makes others feel uncomfortable

• Behaviour is relatively unusual or uncommon

The DSM was published as a variant of which version of the ICD?

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 6

Diagnostic criteria set refers to what?

• List of symptoms and duration

• Official list of all recognised disorders and codes

• Additional information including prognosis and risk factors

Inter-rater reliability refers to the agreement amongst several assessors.

• True

• False