Definitions Of Abnormality

Question 1

Definition of deviation of social norms

Answer 1

Abnormal if it goes against from what society would consider the norms

Question 2

Explain deviation from social norms

Answer 2

Abnormal behaviour breaks society’s ‘rules’, beliefs, and values about how you should behave
Can my explicit or implicit rules
Atypical behaviour goes against social norms and therefore is considered ‘deviant’ as it is at expected behaviour

Question 3

Define failure to function adequately

Answer 3

Behaviour is abnormal if it prevents a person from leading a normal, everyday life and coping with everyday activities. This c abuses the person stress and discomfort because of their failure to cope

Question 4

What 4 categories did Rosenhan & Seligmansay behaviour is abnormal is

Answer 4

1. Maladaptive
2. Irrational behaviour
   3.observer discomfort
3. Unpredictable behaviour breaks

Question 5

Define deviation from ideal mental health

Answer 5

Abnormal if it lacks the signs of what people consider to be ideal mental health. It is the absence of particular (ideal) characteristics

Question 6

Explain deviation from ideal mental health

Answer 6

The more criteria someone fails to meet, the more abnormal they are
Jahoda proposed 6 characteristics of optimal living:
1. Self actualisation
2.postive attitude towards the self
3. Accurate perception of reality
4. Resistance to stress
5. Environmental mastery
6. Autonomy

Question 7

Define statistical infrequency

Answer 7

Behaviour is abnormal if it is considered rare/uncommon in the general population, or it is not seen very often

Question 8

Explain statistical infrequency