Deviation from social norms

• What defines abnormality in the context of deviation from social norms?

  Behavior that deviates from societal rules
• What are social norms?

  Accepted rules of behavior in a society
• What are explicit norms?

  Written laws like stealing is illegal
• What are implicit norms?

  Unwritten rules like queuing in the UK
• When is a person considered abnormal?

  If they behave differently from societal expectations
• What does laughing at a funeral illustrate?

  Breaking implicit social norms
• What is Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)?

  Behavior that violates societal rules and rights
• What does cultural relativity imply about norms?

  Norms vary across different cultures
• How do norms change over time?

  They evolve based on societal values
• What is a strength of using deviation from social norms in clinical diagnosis?

  It helps diagnose disorders like ASPD
• How does deviation from social norms help maintain order?

  It reinforces acceptable behavior in society
• What is a limitation of cultural relativism in defining abnormality?

  Norms vary, leading to potential misdiagnosis
• What does historical bias in definitions of abnormality imply?

  Definitions reflect current societal values
• Why might behavior deviate in certain contexts without indicating abnormality?

  Context can change the interpretation of behavior
• What is a risk associated with defining abnormality?

  It can marginalize or control minority groups
• What is statistical infrequency in the context of abnormality?

  Based on how rare a behavior is
• What does failure to function adequately focus on?

  Individual's ability to cope with daily life
• What does deviation from ideal mental health compare to?

  A theoretical "perfect" state of well-being