Definitions of Abnormality

• Features of Abnormality:

  • Statistical infrequency.
  • Deviation from social norms.
  • Failure for function adequately.
  • Deviation from ideal mental health.
• Psychopathology- scientific study of mental disorders.

  Diseases of the mind.
• DSM-VI

  Diagnostic Statistical Manual is a list of the mental health disorders that is used to diagnose and treat them.

  Edition 5:

  Released in 2013.

  In the UK and we also use the ICD( International Classification of Diseases.)