Abnormal Psychology
- Created by: bthnyrose
- Created on: 29-03-16 13:55
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- Abnormal Psychology
- Scientific study of abnormal behaviour & changing abnormal patterns of functioning. Abnormal = Statistical Deviance
- Deviance
- - From behaviours, thoughts and emotions that differ from proper functioning - From social norms; proper conduct - Judgement of abnormality differ from cultures and societies
- Distress
- Behaviours or emotions have to cause distress before labelled as 'abnormal'
- Dysfunction
- Abnormal behaviour interferes with everyday functioning; relationships, work, healthcare
- Danger
- Behaviour may become dangerous to one-self or others (hostile, confused) - (Considered exception rather than the rule!)
- CULTURE AND SOCIETY NORMS MAY BE A PROBLEM - If we refer to 'abnormal psychology' as a definite concept, can we use it consistently? The answer is probably no. Theories of mental health vary all around the world
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