Some examples from this set of practice questions
1.
What are the 4 definitions of abnormality?
Answer: - Statistical Infrequency - Deviation from Social Norms - Failure to function adequately - Deviation from Ideal Mental Health
2.
What is a statistical infrequency?
Answer: Definition: when a person is classified as abnormal because they are either too above or two below the average
3.
What is deviation from social norms?
Answer: definition: a person’s thinking/ behaviour is classified as abnormal when it violates the unwritten rules of society and it’s expected behaviour.
4.
What is failure to function adequately?
Answer: Definition: when a person can no longer cope with the demands of everyday life. Eg: nutrition/ hygiene.
5.
What is deviation from ideal mental health?
Answer: Definition: certain criteria are necessary for ideal mental health and deviation from these is seen as abnormal (Jahoda).
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