1.4: Psychopathology

Question 1

State the 4 definitions of abnormality

Answer 1

1. deviation from social norms (DSN)
2. failure to function adequately (FFA)
3. statistical infrequency (SI)
4. deviation from ideal mental health (DIMH)

Question 2

Outline the DSN definition

Answer 2

• doing something that is not socially acceptable or socially accepted
• this can be a written set of laws that govern behaviour or norms that are unwritten but generally accepted

Question 3

Describe two limitations of the DSN definition