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Abnormality
Abnormality has 4 different definitions: 1. Statistical Infrequency any behaviour that is statistically infrequent, so is not found in very few people 2. Deviation from Social Norm...
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Deviation from Ideal Mental Health
Physical health is indicated by having correct body temperature, normal blood pressure, etc. Jahoda 1958 suggests that the same should be done for mental health, indicating that on...
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Deviation from Social Norms
Deviation from social norms considers anyone who behaves differently from social norms as being abnormal. Example: Politeness allows interpersonal relations to run smoothly, people...
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Failure to Function Adequately
Failure to function adequately is the failure to cope with day to day living. Example: Unable to maintain basic levels of nutrition and hygiene. When Rosenhan & Seligman 1989 sugge...
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Statistical Infrequency
Statistical infrequency is any behaviour which is numerically uncommon and therefore not seen very often in society. Example: 95% of IQ scores in the general population are between...
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