Psychopathology Flashcards
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What definitions are there of abnormality?
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Statistical infrequently, deviation from social norms, failure to function adequately, and deviation from ideal mental health
2
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What is statistical infrequently?
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Behaviour is considered abnormal if it is statistically rare or unusual
3
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What is deviation from social norms?
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Behaviour that is abnormal as it goes against unwritten rules of society
4
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What is failure to function adequately
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Behaviour is abnormal if it interferes with the individuals ability to have a normal life
5
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What is deviation from ideal mental health?
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Behaviour is considered abnormal if it lacks the characteristics of ideal mental health
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