Definitions of Abnormality
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- Created on: 10-03-20 21:31
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- Definitions of Abnormality
- Definition 2: Deviation from Social Norms
- Behaviour is abnormal if it deviates from what is acceptable within society.
- Society generally has rules as to what is acceptable.
- Definition 3: Failure to Function Adequately
- Can be assessed on the GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning Scale) from 1-100.
- Abnormal behaviours prevent people being able to cope with demands of everyday life.
- Definition 1: Statistical Infrequency
- Abnormal people are from 2 standard deviations away from the mean - 2.145%
- Abnormality is very rare.
- Definition 4: Deviation from Ideal Mental Health
- Abnormalities do not meet the ideal mental health criteria.
- Jahoda 1958: Ideal Mental Health
- The ability to have a level of independence
- The ability to resist stress.
- To have an accurate perception of reality.
- The ability to achieve one's potential.
- The ability to adapt to different environments.
- A positive attitude about yourself.
- Definition 2: Deviation from Social Norms
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