Definitions of Abnormality

Cards (3)

  • Definitions of abnormality must be:
    • objective
    • reliable
    • not under or over inclusive
  • Social norms are a set of unwritten rules for behaviour based on a set of moral and conventional standards within a culture. A persons behaviour is classed as abnormal if it violates social norms and they are therefore judged by groups of people.
  • In the social norms definition of abnormality it is important to remember :
    • to what extent the norm is violated
    • culture
    • context