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Psych abnormality
Term | Definition |
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Deviation from social norms | Social norms are the implicit, unspoken rules in society. |
Deviation from ideal mental health | The lack of a 'contented existence'. Marie Jahoda gave 6 criteria (ASPIES) |
Failure to function adequately | Maladaptive behaviour. Behaviour that is a danger to oneself or others or that leads to an inability to cope with everyday life. Uses the GAF |
Social cryptoamnesia | Over time, we forget how an idea originated. |
Social norms - advantages and disadvantages | Observable:) Works in relation to others:) Cultural relatism:( Context:( Changes over time:( |
Ideal mental health - advantages and disadvantages | Not always visible:) No one can achieve perfection:( Ethnocentric:( Must grieve sometimes:( Maslow's hierarchy of needs :( |
Failure to function adequately - advantages and disadvantages | Identifies those who need help:) Most people act dangerously sometimes:( |
Szasz | 'Abnormal' labelling excludes people. |
Rosenhan | All but one of psuedo patients were diagnosed with schizophrenia |