Jahoda 1958 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) Abnormal behavior is seen as vivid and unpredictable, causes observer discomfort and violates moral or ideal standards because it differs from most other people's behavior and standards. Part of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Szasz (1960) Another supporter of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Argues that abnormality, especially relating to certain mental disorders, is a socially constructed concept. This ...

STATISTICAL INFREQUENCY abnormality is defined as those behaviours that are extremely rare, i.e. any behaviour that is found in very few people is regarded as abnormal. e.g. IQ - statistically unusual if below 70. diagnosed w/ intellectual disability disorder DEVIATION FROM SOCIAL NORMS behaviour that is different from the accepted standards of behaviour in a community or society abnormality based on social context example: antisocial personality disorder (formerly psychopathy) - fai...

Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) - correct answer.Abnormal behavior is seen as vivid and unpredictable, causes observer discomfort and violates moral or ideal standards because it differs from most other people's behavior and standards. Part of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Szasz (1960) - correct answer.Another supporter of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Argues that abnormality, especially relating to certain mental disorders, is a...

Statistical infrequency - ANSWER Number of times it is observed Different/rare = abnormal E.g. IDD - average IQ 85-115, only 2% below 70 Statistical infrequency - real life applications - ANSWER All MI assessments include comparison to statistical norms IDD demonstrates how it can be used Useful in clinical assessment Statistical infrequency - unusual characteristics can be positive - ANSWER Statistically abnormal but may not need treatment E.g. IQ of 130 not undesirable Should never...

Rosenhan and Seligman (1989)Abnormal behavior is seen as vivid and unpredictable, causes observer discomfort and violates moral or ideal standards because it differs from most other people's behavior and standards. Part of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Szasz (1960)Another supporter of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Argues that abnormality, especially relating to certain mental disorders, is a socially constructed concept. Th...

Rosenhan and Seligman (1989)Abnormal behavior is seen as vivid and unpredictable, causes observer discomfort and violates moral or ideal standards because it differs from most other people's behavior and standards. Part of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Szasz (1960)Another supporter of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Argues that abnormality, especially relating to certain mental disorders, is a socially constructed concep...

A Level Psychology Exam Questions and Answers Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) - Answer ️️ -Abnormal behavior is seen as vivid and unpredictable, causes observer discomfort and violates moral or ideal standards because it differs from most other people's behavior and standards. Part of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Szasz (1960) - Answer ️️ -Another supporter of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Argues that abnormality, espe...

Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) - Abnormal behavior is seen as vivid and unpredictable, causes observer discomfort and violates moral or ideal standards because it differs from most other people's behavior and standards. Part of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Szasz (1960) - Another supporter of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Argues that abnormality, especially relating to certain mental disorders, is a socially constructed concep...

A Level Psychology Exam Questions and Answers Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) - Answer ️️ -Abnormal behavior is seen as vivid and unpredictable, causes observer discomfort and violates moral or ideal standards because it differs from most other people's behavior and standards. Part of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Szasz (1960) - Answer ️️ -Another supporter of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Argues that abnormality, espe...

AQA AS Psychology – Pyschopathology Study Guide 2023. Abnormality - ANSWER deviation from social norms failure to function adequately statistical infrequently deviation from ideal mental health Deviation from social norms - ANSWER deviating from the standards of behaviour and attitudes set by a social group anything that deviates from acceptable behaviour is considered abnormal Limitations - can be used to justify the removal of unwanted people from a society e.g. opposing a politic...