Normality Flashcards
1
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What does it mean by normal?
distinguish between Good & Bad
A
it depends on the accepted customs of group, culture, age or society.
2
Q
Approaches to understanding normality
A
Sociocultural, Functional, historical, statistical, situational
3
Q
Sociocultural, approach
A
set of codes relating to the social and cultural context that they are part of. Social norm.
4
Q
Functional Approach
A
considered normal if their thoughts feelings and behaviours allow them to cope with the demands of everyday life.
5
Q
historical approach
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historical: social normal changes over time. Tech, law, social.
6
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statistical approach
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statistical: what is normal, majority, what most people do.
7
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situational approach
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situational: based on what is acceptable in different contexts.
