Definitions of Abnormality

• Definitions Of Abnormality:

  • Failure to function adequately.
  • Ideal health mode criteria not met.
  • Norms of society are violated.
  • Statistical deviation from the average.
• Failure To Function Adequately:

  • Not having good nutrition.
  • Not being hygienic.
  • Having trouble holding a job.
  • Hard to maintain social relationships.
• Failure To Function Adequately:

  Rosehan and Seligman: Signs someone is coping with life

  • Suffering - if they suffer from their condition.
  • Irrational - if behaviour defies logical sense.
  • Observer discomfort - if behaviour makes others uncomfortable.
  • Vividness - if others think behaviour is odd.
• Failure To Function Adequately:

  Rosehan and Seligman: Signs someone is coping with life

  • Maladaptiveness - if their behaviour prevents them from reaching goals.
  • Violation of moral codes - not behaving to society’s norms.
  • Unpredictability - if behaviour is unpredictable/unexpected.