Lesson 1- Definition of Abnormality (Deviation from Social Norms)

Question 1

What is deviation from social norms?

Answer 1

1) 🏃‍♂‍ - ✖️ follow accepted social patterns/rules

2) violation of these rules= abnormal behaviour- unacceptable- undesirable

Question 2

Why is deviation from social norms important?

Answer 2

1) Impact of individuals 🏃‍♂‍ on other people- desirability of 🏃‍♂‍
2) Society- rules- govern behaviour- based on moral standards
3) If rules broken- help identify person- suffering from mental disorder

Question 3

What are the evaluation points of deviation from social norms?

Answer 3

👎- ✖️ always clearly indicate- psychological abnormality- difficult- differentiate- person abnormal or odd/eccentric- e.g. ppl who streak- odd, deviates from social norms- BUT not mentally 🧠 disturbed
👍- distinguishes between non-desirable & desirable 🏃‍♂‍- protects public- effects/consequences- abnormal 🏃‍- e.g. public nudity
👎- context must be considered- e.g. nudity- high street- nudist 🏖 acceptable/unacceptable