Psychopathology Flashcards
what is the deviation from social norms definition of abnormality?
Abnormality is a violation of acceptable patterns of behaviour
which are the implicit (common expectations) or explicit (enforced by law) norms set by society
What are the evaluation points for deviating from social norms?
Cultural relativism- Behavior cannot be judged unless it is viewed in the context of the society/culture it originates from
As social norms are not universal to all cultures
Limitation: Cannot distinguish between eccentric and pathologically abnormal behavior, just because someone acts outside of social norms does not determine if they have a mental disorder or not
What is the ICD or DUSM
book in America/ Europe used to determine symptoms of all mental disorders