Psychopathology: Defining Abnormalities (Sherlock example)

Psychology

List the three definitions for abnormality

Define 'Deviation from Social Norms'

Provide a criticism for the theory of deviation from social norms

Provide a further criticism for 'Deviation from Social Norms'

Provide a third weakness of Deviation of Social Norms

What is the difference between 'Deviation from Social Norms' and 'Deviation from Statistical Norms'

Give an example of abnormality according to 'Deviation from Statistical Norms'

Provide a problem with defining abnormality according to 'Deviation from Statistical Norms'

Provide a second criticism of the 'Deviation of Statistical Norms'

Provide a final Criticism of Deviation from Statistical Norms.

Define 'Failure to Function Adequately'

List the criteria in which is used to diagnose those who fail to function adequately

Define Observer Discomfort

What are Jahoda's Six Conditions associated with Ideal Mental Health

Define self-actualisation

Define Personal Autonomy

What is wrong with Jahoda's six conditions to idea mental health

Criticise the Ideal Mental Health theory
(Culture Bias)

Provide a further criticism of the Ideal Mental Health theory
(Historical Bias)