EXAM- Approaches To Describing Normality

Question 1

Sociocultural approach

Answer 1

Thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are appropriate in a particular society are viewed as normal and those considered inappropriate are considered abnormal

Question 2

Functional approach

Answer 2

Thoughts,feelings and behaviours are viewed as normal if the individual is able to cope with living independently in society

Question 3

Historical approach

Answer 3

What is considered normal and abnormal in a particular society or culture depends on the era, or period of time when the judgment is made

Question 4

Medical approach

Answer 4

Abnormal thoughts, feelings or behaviour are viewed as having an underlying biological cause

Question 5

Statistical approach

Answer 5

If the ‘ statistical average ‘ thinks, feels or behaves in a certain way is considered normal

Question 6

Situational approach

Answer 6

Within a society or culture, thoughts, feelings and behaviours that may be considered normal in one situation may be considered abnormal in another