Abnormality definitions

Question 1

Statistical infrequency

Answer 1

Statistically unusual. Characters or behaviors are statistically infrequent or rare and considered abnormal.

Question 2

Deviation from social norms

Answer 2

Behavior that is different from accepted standards in a community or society. Violation of acceptable patterns of behavior

Question 3

Failure to function adequately

Answer 3

Occurs when someone is unable to cope with the ordinary demands of day-to-day living

Question 4

Deviation from ideal mental health

Answer 4

Occurs when someone does not meet a set of criteria for good mental health