Outline and evaluate two or more definitions of abnormality? (12 Marks) Deviation from social norms is a definition of abnormality. The word ‘deviation’ in this definition is referring to deviant behaviour (behaviour which is considered anti-social or undesirable by the majority of society members). In society there are social norms (standards of acceptable behaviour that are set by the social group). These standards are often in place for good reason. An example of a social norm is politeness as
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Julie Brown Models of Abnormality PSYC 205 Shadia Ibrahim June 20‚ 2014 Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of behavior‚ emotion and thought‚ which may or may not underlie a mental disorder. There are several models used to explain the nature and treatment of mental illness. A model is a set of assumptions and concepts that help scientists explain and interpret observations. Over the past half-century‚ improvements in clinical research has resulted in
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“A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner‚ is a gothic short story about a southern woman named Emily Grierson. The story is told by an unnamed first-person narrator who is representative of the townsfolk. However‚ this narrative voice excludes Emily’s thoughts and feelings‚ adding to her perceived freakish personality. As the story develops‚ the power Emily’s last name carries from her family’s stature and wealth becomes diminished‚ resulting in pity towards her from the rest of the town. The story
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Outline and evaluate the cognitive model of abnormality (12 marks) The cognitive model of abnormality suggests that the individual is the cause of the mental disorder because they are in control of their own thoughts. The cognitive model states that if our perceptions are wrong‚ then our emotions and behaviour may become distorted. According to Beck‚ there is a cycle which is thought to lead to depression. The components of the triangle are: negative thoughts about themselves‚ negative expectations
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Outline and evaluate the psychodynamic model of abnormality. (12 Marks) The psychodynamic model (which is based on Freud’s theories) states that abnormalities are results of a conflict which has gone wrong in the “psyche” (in the mind). Freud’s idea states that the psyche - which is made up of the (id‚ ego and superego)‚ should all work in perfect harmony with each other to avoid being an abnormal person. It is the idea that conscious thoughts and feelings are determined by the unconscious mind
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For the first time in human experience‚ brokenness and difficulty were introduced. The effects continue to carry over today into our work‚ our world‚ our bodies‚ and our relationships with self‚ others‚ and God. What does the Bible say about abnormality?
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Outline and evaluate two models of abnormality (12 marks) The essence of a psychodynamic approach is to explain behaviour in terms of its dynamics – i.e. the forces that drive it. The best known example of this approach is Freud. Freud believed that the origins of mental disorder lie in the unresolved conflicts or childhoods which are unconscious. Medical illnesses are not the outcome of physical disorders but of these psychological conflicts. Conflicts between the id‚ ego‚ and superego create
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Outline and evaluate the biological approach to abnormality The biological model compares abnormal behaviour with a disease. It assumes that all mental illnesses have a physiological cause related to the physical structure and brain. Doctors diagnose mental illness using well-established criteria. Psychiatrists also use diagnostic manuals for mental illness and compare symptoms with set classifications of illnesses. According to the biological model‚ mental illness is caused by one or more of the
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Outline and evaluate one or more definitions of abnormality (12) Deviation from social norms is one definition of abnormality‚ according to this definition you are considered to be ’abnormal’ if you engage in a behaviour that the rest of society does not as society has accepted specific patterns of behaviour that they consider to be ’normal’ such as being polite‚ going to work and education and more. There are unwritten social rules that we have to stick to‚ these rules care culturally relative
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There are four ways of defining abnormality: • Deviation from social norms • Failure to function adequately • Deviation from ideal mental health • Deviation from the statistical norm Deviation from social norms: Social norms are acceptable or expected patterns of behaviour. According to this definition‚ abnormality is deviation or violation of acceptable patterns of behaviour or social norms. For example it is not acceptable to say you hear voices in your head (schizophrenia). It is not a
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