Abnormality - Deviation from Social Norms Flashcards

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What is simple version of deviations from social norms?

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When a person behaviours in a way that is different from how we expect people to behave

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What is the definition of deviation from social norms?

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Assumes that behaviour is abnormal if it violates the social norms of that particular culture. If behaviour varies greatly from that which a society expects it could be an indicator of mental illness.

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What is comorbidity?

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When you suffer from more than one mental illness.

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