CHLH 200 EXAM #1 2025 QUESTIONS
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Health - ANS Health is a state of complete physical, mental, or social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Mental Health - ANS A state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own
potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is
able to make a contribution to his or her community.
What are the four D's of abnormality - ANS Deviance - Behave in ways outside the "norm."
Distress - It is bothering/upsetting the person
Dysfunction - can't perform daily functions
Danger - Danger to themselves/others. Engaging in risky behaviors.
-Many different definitions of abnormality
What are the limitations of deviance - ANS -From behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that
differ from a society's ideas about proper functioning.
-From social norms
-Normal varies by person, time, place and culture.
-Depends on specific circumstances
What are the limitations of distress? - ANS -Behaviors, ideas, or emotions usually have to
cause distress before they can be labeled abnormal
-Not always the case
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, -But sometimes people are not bothered by deviant behaviors.
What are the limitations of dysfunction? - ANS -Interferes with daily functioning
-Some people may seem normal, but that may not always be the case
-Always have to look at context before calling people abnormal
What are the limitations of Danger? - ANS -Most people with mental disorders are not
dangerous to other.
-Danger is the exception rather than the rule
The Elusive Nature of Abnormality - ANS -Abnormality is often not consistently defined
-Criteria for abnormality are often vague and subjective
How did Thomas Szaz view mental illness? - ANS Szaz thought that societies invent the
concept of mental illness to better control or change people who threaten social order.
What is eccentricity? - ANS Unconventional behavior, but is seen as a hobby by the person
participating
What is meant by the "elusive nature of abnormality?" - ANS -It is difficult to distinguish
abnormal from eccentricity
What is treatment? - ANS The combating of a disease or illness
How was abnormality viewed during the Stone Age? - ANS Abnormal behavior = victory of
evil spirits
Treamtment = force the demons from the body through trephination and exorcism.
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AND ANSWERS
Health - ANS Health is a state of complete physical, mental, or social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Mental Health - ANS A state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own
potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is
able to make a contribution to his or her community.
What are the four D's of abnormality - ANS Deviance - Behave in ways outside the "norm."
Distress - It is bothering/upsetting the person
Dysfunction - can't perform daily functions
Danger - Danger to themselves/others. Engaging in risky behaviors.
-Many different definitions of abnormality
What are the limitations of deviance - ANS -From behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that
differ from a society's ideas about proper functioning.
-From social norms
-Normal varies by person, time, place and culture.
-Depends on specific circumstances
What are the limitations of distress? - ANS -Behaviors, ideas, or emotions usually have to
cause distress before they can be labeled abnormal
-Not always the case
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, -But sometimes people are not bothered by deviant behaviors.
What are the limitations of dysfunction? - ANS -Interferes with daily functioning
-Some people may seem normal, but that may not always be the case
-Always have to look at context before calling people abnormal
What are the limitations of Danger? - ANS -Most people with mental disorders are not
dangerous to other.
-Danger is the exception rather than the rule
The Elusive Nature of Abnormality - ANS -Abnormality is often not consistently defined
-Criteria for abnormality are often vague and subjective
How did Thomas Szaz view mental illness? - ANS Szaz thought that societies invent the
concept of mental illness to better control or change people who threaten social order.
What is eccentricity? - ANS Unconventional behavior, but is seen as a hobby by the person
participating
What is meant by the "elusive nature of abnormality?" - ANS -It is difficult to distinguish
abnormal from eccentricity
What is treatment? - ANS The combating of a disease or illness
How was abnormality viewed during the Stone Age? - ANS Abnormal behavior = victory of
evil spirits
Treamtment = force the demons from the body through trephination and exorcism.
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