Defining Abnormality

Question 1

What are the two definitions of abnormality?

Answer 1

1)Deviation from social norms

2)Failure to function adequately

Question 2

What is the deviation from social norms?

Answer 2

Every society has a social norm that it maintains through laws and guidelines.

Question 3

How is someone considered abnormal through deviation of social norms?

Answer 3

A person who does not abide by the acceptable social behaviours expected by society may be considered abnormal.

Question 4

Give an example of deviation from social norms.

Answer 4

A person with OCD, may be considered abnormal due to the extreme excessive behaviours like double checking appliances.

Not seen socially normal

Question 5

What is Failure to function adequately?

Answer 5

When a person fails to live a normal life and maintain relationships, job and interact with society.
Considered abnormal.

Question 6

Give an example of of failure to function adequately.

Answer 6

A person who is addicted to gambling, uses all there income to gamble. Resulting in them struggling to pay loans and maintain a relationship.
Considered failure to function adequately.