Psychopathology
Definitions of
abnormality
statistical infrequency -
occurs when an individual has a less
characteristic for example depressed less
common ,
being more or
intelligent than most of the Population .
Deviation from social norms -
concerns behaviour that is
different from the accepted standards of behaviour in a
community
or
society .
Social norms be different for each generation and culture
may ,
so there are few behaviours that would be considered
universally
abnormal on the basis that they breach social norms .
For
example , homosexuality was considered abnormal in our culture in the
Past and continues to be viewed as abnormal in some cultures .
failure to function adequately -
occurs when someone is unable
to cope with
ordinary demands of day -
to -
day life .
Deviation from ideal mental health -
occurs when someone does not
for
meet a set of criteria
good mental health .
Marie Jahoda 1958 Suggested that mental health
we are in
good
if we meet the following criteria :
we have no symptoms distress
÷
or
and
we are rational can Perceive ourselves
accurately
•
we self -
actual ise Strive to reach our Potential
•
we can cope with stress
'
we have a realistic view of the word .
.
we have
good self esteem and lack
guilt
.
we are independent of other people
leisure
we can
Successfully work love and enjoy our
•
, .
Definitions of
abnormality
statistical infrequency -
occurs when an individual has a less
characteristic for example depressed less
common ,
being more or
intelligent than most of the Population .
Deviation from social norms -
concerns behaviour that is
different from the accepted standards of behaviour in a
community
or
society .
Social norms be different for each generation and culture
may ,
so there are few behaviours that would be considered
universally
abnormal on the basis that they breach social norms .
For
example , homosexuality was considered abnormal in our culture in the
Past and continues to be viewed as abnormal in some cultures .
failure to function adequately -
occurs when someone is unable
to cope with
ordinary demands of day -
to -
day life .
Deviation from ideal mental health -
occurs when someone does not
for
meet a set of criteria
good mental health .
Marie Jahoda 1958 Suggested that mental health
we are in
good
if we meet the following criteria :
we have no symptoms distress
÷
or
and
we are rational can Perceive ourselves
accurately
•
we self -
actual ise Strive to reach our Potential
•
we can cope with stress
'
we have a realistic view of the word .
.
we have
good self esteem and lack
guilt
.
we are independent of other people
leisure
we can
Successfully work love and enjoy our
•
, .
