Definitions of abnormality

Question 1

What are the names of the 4 definitions of abnormality:

Answer 1

Statistical infrequency,
deviation from social norms,
failure to function adequately,
deviation from ideal mental health,

Question 2

Statistical infrequency

Answer 2

Occurs when an individual has a less common characteristic.

For example, being more depressed or less intelligent than the rest of the population.

Question 3

Deviation from social norms

Answer 3

Concerns behaviour that is different from the accepted standards of behaviour in a community or society.

Question 4

Failure to function adequately

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Deviation from ideal mental health

Answer 5

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