Psychopathology- Deviation From Social Norms✅

Question 1

Define deviation from social norms

Answer 1

Behaviour which deviates from or violates social norms

Question 2

Describe deviation from social norms

Answer 2

A persons thinking or behaviour is classified as abnormal if it violates the rules of what is expected or acceptable in a particular social group
Their behaviour may make someone feel threatened or uncomfortable

Question 3

Every day example of deviation from social norms

Answer 3

Politeness is a social norm being aggressive would violate this

Question 4

Psychological example of deviating from social norms

Answer 4

OCD or depression

Question 5

A03

Social norms change overtime

Answer 5

For example drinking whilst driving was acceptable, as well as smoking inside. Homosexuality was not accepted, and having children when not married.
Therefore social norms change over time and they need to be considered before labelling a person as abnormal

Question 6

A03

Social norms can vary from culture to culture

Answer 6

This means what is considered normal in one culture may be considered as abnormal in another this definition of abnormality is an example of cultural relativism