4.1: The deviation from social norms definition

Question 1

Outline the deviation from social norms definition (2 marks)

Answer 1

The deviation from social norms definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which goes against unwritten rules in a given society

Question 2

Outline one criticism of deviation from social norms as a way to define abnormality (2 marks)

Answer 2

One criticism of deviation from social norms as a way to define abnormality is that social norms are not real

Question 3

Outline one criticism of deviation from social norms as a way to define abnormality (2 marks).
One criticism of deviation from social norms as a way to define abnormality is that social norms are not real - they are what?

Answer 3

One criticism of deviation from social norms as a way to define abnormality is that social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion

Question 4

Outline one criticism of deviation from social norms as a way to define abnormality (2 marks).
One criticism of deviation from social norms as a way to define abnormality is that social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion, and they can be used to do what?

Answer 4

One criticism of deviation from social norms as a way to define abnormality is that social norms are not real - they are subjective and based on the opinions of ruling elites in society rather than majority opinion, and they can be used to ‘control’ those seen as a threat to social order