LS1 - Deviation From Social Norms

Question 1

What Is Deviation Of Social Norms

Answer 1

Any behaviour that doesn’t follow accepted social patterns/rules (abnormal behaviour, classed as unacceptable)

Question 2

What Does DFSN look at?

Answer 2

impact of an individual’s behaviour upon other people and how desirable it is, (DFSN= abnormal and undesirable)

Question 3

Rules In Soceity

Answer 3

Explicit = serious government laws- breaking could mean breaking the law
Implicit= codes of conduct e.g dress code.

Question 4

Purpose Of DFSN

Answer 4

Help identify person who might be suffering from a mental disorder

Question 5

Strength Of Deviation From Social Norms

Answer 5

Distinguishes difference between desirable and non-desirable behaviour - protects members of the public from the damaging consequences of abnormal behaviour.
-Highlighting abnormal behaviour will minimise it and protect the public.

Question 6

Disadvantages Of Deviation From Social Norms

Answer 6

Doesn’t always indicate the person has a psychological abnormality (odd/eccentric).
Context must be taken into account

Question 7

Doesn’t always indicate the person has a psychological abnormality (-)

Answer 7

Definition does not always indicate a person has a psychological abnormality - may just be odd /eccentric -> psychologists must be cautious when deciding if someone is actually mentally disturbed (esp when by themselves)

Question 8

Context must be taken into account (-)

Answer 8

Being naked might be abnormal in endz but not at a nudist beach, therefore context must be considered.