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Defining Abnormality
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Preguntas del test (20)
1What is one word which will describe "Deviation from Social Norms"?
- ARare
- BRules
- CCope
- DPraise
2Which disorder is seen to be "Deviation from Social Norms"?
- AOCD
- BDepression
- CPhobias
- DAnorexia
- EIntellectual Disability Disorder
3A [blank_start]weakness[blank_end] of the Deviation form Social Norms definition of abnormality is that it [blank_start]ignores[blank_end] context and degree. Making judgments on deviance is often related to the context of behavior. For example, murdering someone on a street would be seen as abnormal, however, murdering someone on a battlefield, is seen to be correct as they are being told to do so and are protecting their country.
- Aweakness
- Bignores
4A further [blank_start]weakness[blank_end] of the Deviation of Social Norms definition of abnormality comes from cultural differences.
In the western cultures, people are expected to wear clothes all day. However, in different cultures around the world, for example, in the amazonian Rain Forrest, people aren't expected to wear clothes.- Aweakness
5A [blank_start]strength[blank_end] of the Deviation to Social Norms as a definition of abnormality is that it can help [blank_start]protect[blank_end] the individual and society.
Social Norms help society work and allow people to live together. Society wants to run smoothly and safety so people live and work together well without danger nor harm to themselves or others around.- Astrength
- Bprotect
6What is one word which will describe "Failure to Function Adequately"?
- ARare
- BRules
- CCope
- DPraise
7Which disorder is seen to be "Failure to Function Adequately"?
- ADepression
- BOCD
- CAnorexia
- DIntellectual Disability Disorder
- EPhobias
8A [blank_start]weakness[blank_end] of the Failure to Function Adequately definition of abnormality is that it [blank_start]ignores[blank_end] context.
[blank_start]Depression[blank_end], for example, can lead to emotional outburst. However when at funerals/lost a loved one, you are more likely to cry, however, may not have depression.- Aweakness
- Bignores
- CDepression
9A further [blank_start]weakness[blank_end] of the Failure to Function Adequately definition of abnormality comes from cultural differences.
Many people are shift workers and work during the night. This suggests that these people need to sleep during the day. However, it is seen abnormal to go to bed/sleep during the middle of the day as the majority of people do not do this.- Aweakness
10A [blank_start]strength[blank_end] of the Failure to Function Adequately definition of abnormality is that is allows us to view a mental disorder from the point of view of the person experiencing it.
This definition acknowledges that the experience of the patient is important.
However, it may not be satisfactory as it is difficult to assess the distress.- Astrength
11What is one word which will describe "Deviation from Ideal Mental Health"?
- ARare
- BRules
- CCope
- DPraise
12Which disorder is seen to be "Deviation from Ideal Mental Health"?
- AAnorexia
- BDepression
- CPhobias
- DIntellectual Disability Disorder
- EOCD
13A [blank_start]weakness[blank_end] of the Deviation from Ideal Mental Health definition of abnormality is that it [blank_start]ignores[blank_end] context and the criteria for mental health is [blank_start]unrealistic.[blank_end]
It will be hard for everyone to meet all of the guidelines/criteria, such as exams can cause stress. Under the guidelines, this will make you abnormal. There is too much criteria.- Aweakness
- Bignores
- Cunrealistic
14A [blank_start]weakness[blank_end] of the Deviation from Ideal Mental Health as a definition of abnormality comes from cultural differences.
Some ideas in [blank_start]Jahoda's[blank_end] classification are specific to Western European and North American cultures. For example, in the western cultures, being the best (personal growth) is what is expected. However, this differs from non-western cultures as they expect you've got to be good to the environment.- Aweakness
- BJahoda's
15A [blank_start]strength[blank_end] of the Deviation of Ideal Mental Health as a definition of abnormality is that it focuses on positive achievements [blank_start]rather[blank_end] than the negative ones.
It offers an alternative perspective on what is desirable to help the patient feel less negative about themselves.- Astrength
- Brather
16What is one word which will describe "Statistical Infrequency"?
- ARare
- BRules
- CCope
- DPraise
17Which disorder is seen to be "Statistical Infrequency"?
- AOCD
- BDepression
- CIntellectual Disability Disorder
- DAnorexia
- EPhobias
18A [blank_start]weakness[blank_end] of the Statistical Infrequency definition of abnormality is that not all abnormal behaviours are infrquent.
For example, [blank_start]depression[blank_end] in our society is not infrequent as roughly 10% of people will suffer [blank_start]depression[blank_end] some point in their lives. Abnormal behaviour may not therefore be infrequent.- Aweakness
- Bdepression
- Cdepression
19A further [blank_start]weakness[blank_end] of the Statistical Infrequency definition of abnormality come from cultural differences.
In the western cultures, hearing voices is infrequent and often a sign of possible [blank_start]schizophrenia[blank_end].
However, in Africa and some towns in India, hearing voices is frequent and quite comforting as they can be passed loved ones.- Aweakness
- Bschizophrenia
20A [blank_start]strength[blank_end] of the Statistical Infrequency definition of abnormality is that it uses real data.
You can actually measure this data by using statistics. When measuring abnormality, using facts and figure to find behaviour, gives us an exact cut off point for behaviour.- Astrength
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- A level PSYCHOLOGY Test sobre Defining Abnormality, creado por Grace Allen el 23/12/2017.
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