This document discusses deviations from ideal mental health and defines abnormal behavior. It links examples of behaviors to potential disorders and evaluates limitations of the definition of mental abnormality using real-life examples. Specifically, it examines three limitations including issues with applying broad definitions, overlooking cultural factors, and failing to consider positive outcomes of atypical behaviors.
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Dimh note sheet
1. Name: _________________________
Deviation from Ideal Mental Health
Description (A_ _) (Here have information about what makes an individual abnormal)
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Link to a disorder: _______________________________________________
Link: (give examples of behaviour) _______________________________________________
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Evaluation (A_ _) (Here have 3 limitations of the DIMH definition including real-life examples)
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This is a limitation because:____________________________________________________
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2.Point:___________________________________________________________________
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This is a limitation because:___________________________________________________
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3.Point:___________________________________________________________________
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This is a limitation because:____________________________________________________
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