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WorksheetsDefinitions of Abnormality & Classification and Diagnosis
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
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
