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Statistical Infrequency Approach to Abnormality
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When persons behavior doesnt conform to social norms, its more likely to be categorized as abnormal
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Advantages of statistical infrequency definition
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1. cutoff points- scoring below certain number makes you abnormal
2. intuitive appeal - behaviors we consider to be abnormal would be also considered abnormal by others |
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Disadvantages of statistical infrequency definition
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1. choice of cutoff points - no guidelines for chosing cutoff points
2.number of deviations - number of behaviors that one must have to be abnormal 3.cultural relativity - what is abnormal for one group can be normal for another |
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Subjective distress
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criteria are not observable behaviors but subjective feelings and sense of well being
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Advantages of subjective distress
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patient reports themselves how he feels, takes burden off clinician
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Disadvantages of subjective distress
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not every abnormal patient will report feeling abnormal, also how much feelings of distress is enough to be labeled abnormal
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Disability or dysfunction definition
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social or occupational dysfunction
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Advantages of disability/dysfunction definition
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little inference is required, those dysfunctions prompt patients to seek help
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Disadvantages of disability/dysfunction definition
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who establishes guidelines
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definition of mental illness
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a) syndrome - cluster of abnormal behaviors - must be associated with distress, disability or increased risk of problems
b) dysfunction is within individual c)not all deviant behaviors or conflicts with society are signs of mental disorder |
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Advantages of diagnosis
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a)primary function of diagnosis - communication
b) use of diagnosis enables and promotes empirical research c)research into etiology of abnormal behavior impossible w/out diagnosis d)may suggest model of treatment |
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DSM IV TR
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2000, multiaxial assessment.
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Axes of DSM
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Axis I -presense of any clinical disorders except personality disorders and mental retardation
Axis II -personality disorders + mental retardation Axis III - current medical condition Axis IV - relevant psychosocial and environmental issues Axis V - quantitative assesment ( 1 to 100) 0f of overall functioning |
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Reliability
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consistency across raters
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