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Definitions of abnormality

Maya Thorpe-Mott Psychology A level Inglês 9 flashcards

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1Deviation from social normsBehaviour that is seen as being different from the unstated rules in society. The 'norms' are created by social groups of people - cultural relativity (implicit e.g. unwritten rules and explicit e.g. formal rules such as the law)
2Examples of DFSN1.) being polite - it is unacceptable to laugh at a funeral/cause disruption in public
2.) England, it's abnormal to avoid eye contact when speaking to people. Korea, it's considered deviant to meet their eyes in conversation.
3Deviation from ideal mental healthAssociated with happiness and competence. The absence of positive attitude an accurate perception of reality.
4Marie Jahoda's 6 principlesAutonomy
Mastery of the environment
Accurate perception of reality
Resistance of stress
Positive self-attitudes
Self-actualisation
5Example of DFIMHNot being able to cope in a situation, so has a panic attack
(The sufferer maybe unaware that they are "abnormal"
6Failure to function adequatelyDoes not appear to be coping with everyday life or carrying out normal tasks. The person must be showing signs of distress as well. (Function is assessed using the GAF).
7Examples of FTFALacks hygiene
Not washing clothes
Not getting out of bed until after midday
8Statistical infrequencyBehaviours which are rare (less common)
9Examples of SIIn the UK, there is an average IQ range of 85-115. Anyone who has an IQ above or below the average range is seen as statistically infrequent due to its rareness