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Definitions of abnormality

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This definition of abnormality suggests any behaviour outside of the normal range is abnormal.
a)
Deviation from ideal mental health
b)
Deviation from social norms
c)
Failure to function adequately
d)
Statistical infrequency
2.
This definition of abnormality suggests those who fail to follow the common expectations of behaviour are abnormal.
a)
Deviation from ideal mental health
b)
Deviation from social norms
c)
Failure to function adequately
d)
Statistical infrequency
3.
This definition of abnormality suggests those whose behaviour is maladaptive to everyday living is abnormal.
a)
Deviation from ideal mental health
b)
Deviation from social norms
c)
Failure to function adequately
d)
Statistical infrequency
4.

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

a)

Deviation from ideal mental health

b)

Deviation from social norms

c)

Failure to function adequately

d)

Statistical infrequency

5.
Which is not a limitation of deviation from ideal mental health as a definition of abnormality?
a)
Can anyone achieve these criteria?
b)
Unlike physical health, the criteria for mental health are subjective
c)
Many criteria are culture-bound
d)
It is a negative definition of abnormality
6.
A strength of deviation from ideal mental health as a definition of abnormality is...
a)
It is an abstract definition of abnormality
b)
It is a negative definition of abnormality
c)
It is a positive definition of abnormality
d)
It is a vague definition of abnormality
7.

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

a)

Judgments of deviance are related to context

b)

Judgments of defiance are related to context

c)

Judgments of deviance are culturally relative

d)

Judgments of deviance are inconsistent

8.
A strength of deviation from social norms as a definition of abnormality is...
a)
It considers desirable and undesirable behaviour
b)
It does not distinguish between desirable and undesirable behaviour
c)
It does take into account the effect that behaviour has on others
d)
It does not take into account the effect that behaviour has on others
9.
A limitation of failure to function adequately as a definition of abnormality is...
a)
Dispositional behaviour may be functional for the individual
b)
Distraction behaviour may be functional for the individual
c)
Dysfunctional behaviour may be functional for the individual
d)
Dysfunctional behaviour may not be functional for the individual
10.

A strength of failure to function adequately as a definition of abnormality is...

a)

It does recognise the objective experience of the patient

b)

It does recognise the subjective experience of the patient

c)

It does recognise the objective experience of others

d)

It does recognise the subjective experience of others

11.
A limitation of statistical infrequency as a definition of abnormality is...
a)
Common behaviours can be statistically infrequent
b)
Unusual behaviours can be common
c)
Unusual characteristics can be positive
d)
Unusual characteristics can be negative
12.

A strength of statistical infrequency as a definition of abnormality is...

a)

It is a useful part of a clinical assessment

b)

It is a simple definition

c)

It is a detailed definition

d)

It is a positive definition of abnormality