Definitions of abnormality

Question 1

What is the definition for statistical infrequency?

Answer 1

Occurs when an individual has a less common characteristic, therefore numerically rare and not seen often within society

Question 2

What is the definition of deviation from social norms?

Answer 2

Any behaviour which society does not approve of or someone is classified as abnormal if their behaviour violates unwritten rules (social norms) about what is acceptable behaviour within a particular social group

Question 3

What is the definition of failure to function adequately?

Answer 3

A person is considered abnormal if they are unable to cope with the demands of everyday life and live independently in society

Question 4

Deviation from the ideal mental health

Answer 4

Once we have an idea of how we should be psychologically healthy, we have identify what deviates from these standards