Abnormality

• What are the 4 definitions of abnormality?

  • Statistical Infrequency
  • Deviation from ideal mental health
  • Deviation from social norms
  • Failure to function adequately
• Statistical Infrequency


  When an individual has a less common characteristic than the rest of the population.
• Deviation from Ideal Mental Health


  When one does not meet a set of criteria for good mental health
• Deviation from Social Norms


  Behaviour that is different from the accepted standards of behaviour in a society/community
• Failure to Function adequately


  When someone is unable to cope with ordinary demands on day-to-day living.
• What are the 3 categories that the DSM-5 classifies mental health conditions into?

  1. Depressive disorders
  2. Anxiety disorders
  3. Obsessive Compulsive and related disorder
  4. Feeding and Eating disorders