Definitions of abnormalities

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    • What are the definition of abnormilities?
      • deviation from social norms
      • failure to function adequately
      • Deviation From ideal mental health
      • statistical infrequency
    • what is meant by deviation from social norms ?
      their behaviour violates the unwritten rules about what is expected or unacceptable
    • what is failure to function adequately ?
      the inability to cope with the demands of everyday life
      unable to perform behaviours necessary for day to day living
    • What is deviation from ideal mental health ?

      we define what is normal
      anything that deviates is abnormal
    • What is the criteria for ideal mental health ?
      • positive view of self
      • capability for growth and development
      • accurate perception of reality
      • self - actualisation
      • positive friendships and relationships
      • environmental mastery
    • What is statistical infrequency ?
      a behaviour is considered abnormal if only a few people within the population display that kind of behaviour
      rare = abnormal
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