definitions of abnormality

    Cards (4)

    • Deviation from ideal mental health
      Not meeting criteria which suggest you are mentally healthy
    • Deviation from social norms
      A behaviour that deviates from social norms is one that is very different from how we would expect people to behave
    • Failure to function adequately
      When a person's behaviour means they are unable to cope with the demands of everyday life
    • Statistical infrequency
      A behaviour that is statistically infrequent does not happen very often
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