Is it "abnormal?" by Miss Pickett

Is it "abnormal?" by Miss Pickett https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4 en-us 2022-05-24 05:57:32 UTC 2025-12-08 12:09:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Activity #1: For each scenario... ixpic1 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2197108101

Is this person "normal" or "abnormal"? Justify your answer.

Do you think this person is in need of psychological intervention, like going to see a therapist or being prescribed psychiatric medication? Why or why not?

Do you think that everyone would agree to your answers to the two questions above? What could be a reason why someone else might think differently?

Post your responses below each scenario!

]]> 2022-05-24 05:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2197108101 Activity #2: Defining Abnormality ixpic1 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199000949

In your groups - decide whether or not this behaviour is still “abnormal” according to your allocated approach:

Group 1: Medical Approach

Group 2: Statistical Approach

Group 3: Sociocultural Approach

Share your responses below each scenario in the padlet

Challenge – come up with 1 strength and 1 limitation of your criteria when it comes to deciding if a behaviour is abnormal or not?

]]> 2022-05-25 07:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199000949 Normal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199112391 Bereavement occurs and these are just side effects. Therapy could be provided if in need.]]> 2022-05-25 09:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199112391 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199112992 Normal, unless it affects physical health (she doesn't feel any joy and rarely leaves the house). Needs support!!]]> 2022-05-25 09:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199112992 Normal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199113105 This is normal behaviour considering the circumstances and likely therapy is a good solution.]]> 2022-05-25 09:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199113105 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199113368 abnormal. needs intervention as she is experiencing hallucinations. ]]> 2022-05-25 09:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199113368 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199113430 We think this person is normal but because its been nine months since the passing of her husband and she can't take care of herself, that she should seek help.]]> 2022-05-25 09:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199113430 I believe normal as a part of grief, but would benefit from seeing a therapist. Talking may help her to express what she is feeling instead of keeping it all in. https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199113887 Probably different people would have different opinions on this, some may say grief doeś’t last that long]]> 2022-05-25 09:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199113887 Abnormal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199114181 She needs intervension or aid as this may be a disorder or biological disfunction. ]]> 2022-05-25 09:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199114181 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199114300 Grieving is normal and understandable however when it takes over your whole and you have no moments of joy it can become an issue. I think that she does need psychological intervention, like a therapist , especially because of the amount of time that has passed. People might have different opinions of how long someone grieve should and different people will have different types of relationships with those people that affects how long they grieve.]]> 2022-05-25 09:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199114300 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199114628 not abnormal. Things that have been fed to society for long time. therapy could be considered but at the time it does not seem harmful physically. ]]> 2022-05-25 09:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199114628 Normal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199114913 While this is mildly obsessive behaviour, it's normal to reach a point of your life where you don't want to age, if this is not causing her harm or extreme distress then it's normal.]]> 2022-05-25 09:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199114913 Normal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199115018 Worried about her career. Therapy could be useful if stress goes too far.]]> 2022-05-25 09:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199115018 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199115699 not abnormal but would benefit from talking to a therapist to reduce her stress and worry. When the behavior begins to take over her life it becomes abnormal]]> 2022-05-25 09:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199115699 Probably not abnormal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199115729 It is normal to feel self-contious of age due to biological changes and even though this example is extreme, I dont believe it is normal if it isnt causing her too much harm. ]]> 2022-05-25 09:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199115729 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116016 not abnormal but drugs could be a concern. School could maybe provide support

]]> 2022-05-25 09:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116016 Abnormal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116213 Hallucinations might be a symptom of ptsd or depression. She is in need of psychological intervention.]]> 2022-05-25 09:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116213 This is abnormal because it is an auditory hallucination, meaning Carrie is hearing something that isn't actually there. She is in need of psychological intervention because these we need to find out what triggered these hallucinations. https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116296 2022-05-25 09:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116296 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116559 being worried is not abnormal but the extent of worrying is. John should seek psychological intervention.]]> 2022-05-25 09:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116559 Abnormal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116589 Needs interventions, probably medication ]]> 2022-05-25 09:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116589 normal? https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116600 It is normal, however there is supposed to be a limit, and maybe she has to boost her self confidence]]> 2022-05-25 09:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116600 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116849 abnormal. Therapy and maybe medication to help anxiety and obsessive thought processes ]]> 2022-05-25 09:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199116849 normal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199117029 General behaviour may be normal but the usage of drugs is a concern and may need some form of therapy or rehab like facility to fix. ]]> 2022-05-25 09:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199117029 Abnormal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199117462 This is abnormal because she's hallucinating something that isn't there, this could eventually lead to her becoming obsessed with what she hears or becoming a harm to herself and others.]]> 2022-05-25 09:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199117462 Normal behavior, and if this is happened during the pandemic then it is totally fine to be cautious about your well-being https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199117652 2022-05-25 09:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199117652 abnormal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199117665 Sounds like it is a serious problem, needs medication]]> 2022-05-25 09:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199117665 Normal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199117717 How people dress and act could be outside the norm or a stereotype, but drugs could be a problem. ]]> 2022-05-25 09:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199117717 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199118072 This is overly obsessive but i dont believe it is abnormal but rather just an obsession that may need something suchas therapy to aid. ]]> 2022-05-25 09:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199118072 This normal because she lost someone she loved, however it may be a good idea to seek help. https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199118545 2022-05-25 09:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199118545 Abnormal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199118629 Carrie as she has hallucinations needs psychological intervention and medical help ]]> 2022-05-25 09:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199118629 Normal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199118976 But needs an adult supervisor, because drug problems are serious

]]> 2022-05-25 09:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199118976 Normal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199119086 But may benefit from seeing a therapist because of the drugs]]> 2022-05-25 09:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199119086 Normal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199119830 While she may get in some worrying situations, she is doing things that teenagers are curious about and want to experience, while this may result in difficult scenarios, she is not unwell, and can function normally.]]> 2022-05-25 09:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199119830 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199119944 not abnormal if she seems happy, she might differ from others but can still live a completely normal life. Could be an indicator of an underlying problem but so could a huge amount of other behaviors. No psychological intervention needed.]]> 2022-05-25 09:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199119944 Abnormal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199120069 Liking to be clean is not abnormal, but to John's extent it is acting as a phobia. He should seek psychological intervention. ]]> 2022-05-25 09:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199120069 Normal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199120890 It doesn't matter what she is wearing, she is expressing herself and it's good. But when it comes to the drugs, a school should contribute to it and give some extra support ]]> 2022-05-25 09:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199120890 Normal (statistically) https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199142592 It is statistically normal for a person to be grieving for the loss of a person]]> 2022-05-25 09:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199142592 Normal (statistics) https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199143166 Statistically it is normal for a model to want to have plastic surgery due to the nature of their job]]> 2022-05-25 09:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199143166 Statistically abnormal https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199143808 This is not a common phenomena which would make it abnormal statistically]]> 2022-05-25 09:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199143808 Through the medical approach this is abnormal because it can be treated by medicine. https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199143867 2022-05-25 09:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199143867 Medical approach https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199144067 not abnormal, no biological treatment, grief is not a medical 'disorder']]> 2022-05-25 09:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199144067 Medical Approach https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199144232 Abnormal as disorders like OCD can be treated by medicine, hence according to the medical approach it is abnormal]]> 2022-05-25 09:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199144232 Medical Approach https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199145037 Normal as to this extent it can not be treated by medicine. ]]> 2022-05-25 09:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199145037 Statistically normal in the pandemic https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199145353 In our time, it is statistically normal for a person to be worried or obsessive over this kind of issue.]]> 2022-05-25 09:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199145353 medical approach https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199146159 not abnormal
not to an extreme enough extent where it aligns with disorder or where it can be treated with medication]]> 2022-05-25 09:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199146159 Strengths and limitations of Statistical approach https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199148864 High amounts of activity doesent mean it is normal behaviour (such as suiside)

This does not take into consideration cultural norms or anything that would be normal in one area and different in another area.

Strengths are that it does generally work at defining what could and couldent be abnormal. ]]> 2022-05-25 09:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199148864 https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199149258 depending on the culture and seeing as the woman was a housewife and assuming she was dependent on her husband for economical and emotional support. this situation could therefor be excused as normal due to her losing large amount of her support system.

]]> 2022-05-25 09:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199149258 Medical approach https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199152862 Often the disorders will have to be of an extreme extent before it is noticed. 'Visible' symptoms have to be noticed first.
Biological treatment can be very affective and an easy to deal with solution for the patient.
however often other important factors are not taken into account because the focus is purely the medical.]]> 2022-05-25 09:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ixpic1/errechzmm8dwvge4/wish/2199152862