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प्रश्न
Write a short note in 50-60 words.
Criteria of abnormal behaviour
उत्तर
Adjustment changes according to the situation. Frustration, 'burn out', etc., contribute to maladjustment. Abnormal behaviour is some behaviour that deviates markedly from what is considered as appropriate or acceptable behaviour. It is some behaviour that is socially unacceptable, distressing, self defeating, and causes some harm to the person(s).
The criteria for abnormality are as follows -
- Deviance - This includes statistical deviance e.g., IQ below 70 will be considered as intellectually deficient as the normal IQ is above 70. It also includes socio-cultural deviance. However, cultural relativity must be considered for e.g., being homeless is considered vagrancy in some cultures (abnormal behaviours) while among nomadic tribes e.g., Gypsies it is considered normal.
- Personal distress - It refers to the subjective feelings of the person in response to discomforting situations e.g., anxiety, depression, aggression, insomnia. Such individuals may perform daily activities adequately and appear normal to others but are miserable sometimes.
- Impaired functioning - The person is unable to adequately fulfill expected roles in the family, community, at work, etc. e.g., severe depression or phobias.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the biological psychodynamic and sociocultural view of abnormal behaviour.
Explain the five axes of DSM IV.
Answer the following question:
Discuss the biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives of viewing abnormal behavior.
State whether the following statement is True or False and justify your answer with reason.
Sucheta has an IQ which falls into the category of genius which is rare to find. 'Genius’ is a statistical deviance. Therefore, she is abnormal.
Match the columns.
| Column A | Column B |
| (i) Stress and storm | (1) Used for gaining more power |
| (ii) Body image | (2) Adolescence |
| (iii) Bullying | (3) May lead to lack of self confidence |
| (iv) Low self esteem | (4) Childhood |
| (v) Nurturance | (5) Anorexia |
| (6) Feminine trait |
What are the criteria of abnormal behaviour? Explain with examples.
Statistical approaches to abnormality define "abnormal" individuals as those who ______.
Briefly explain Axis-I.
After the sudden death of his mother, Altaf's family members noticed a change in his behaviour over a prolonged period. From being a calm and an easy going person, he changed into an irritable and short tempered person. His family members took him to a therapist for consultation.
- Which manual would the therapist refer to classify and diagnose Altaf's mental condition?
- With reference to the principles of classification of psychological disorders, explain the Axes III, IV and V.
| Manav, aged eleven years, was raised by a single parent. He had three younger siblings. His mother worked hard but often found it difficult to provide for the family. Manav understood his mother's struggles but also felt tempted to own some expensive items like his friends. So, he began stealing expensive gadgets from shops but was soon caught by the police. He was taken into police custody for theft. |
- Which term can be used to describe Manav's criminal behaviour?
- Discuss any six reasons to explain why Manav took to crime.
