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Definitions of Abnormality
Deviation from social norms
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A Level > Psychology > Psychopathology > Definitions of Abnormality > Deviation from social norms
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Deviation from social norms
Abnormality based on
social context
; when a person
behaves
in a way that is
different
from how they are
expected
to
There are few
universally
abnormal behaviours as they are relative to
culture
,
generation
etc
E.g.
homosexuality
seen as abnormal by some
cultures
E.g.
antisocial personality disorder
- failure to conform to
lawful
and culturally
normative
behaviour -
laughing at funerals
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