abnormality

• what is statistical infrequency ?

  • any relatively unusual behaviour / characteristic is 'normal' and any behaviour that is different is 'abnormal'
• what is an example of statistical infrequency ?

  • fears deemed as irrational
• what is the evaluation of statistical infrequency ?

  • real life application
  • 'abnormal' can be positive eg high IQ
  • not everyone benefits from label
• what is deviation from social norms ?

  • labelled as abnormal if behaviour goes against the the expected unwritten rules of society
• what is the evaluation of deviation from social norms ?

  • relies on the context of behaviour
  • can be culturally specific
  • helps keep society orderly
• what is failure to function adequately ?

  • inability to cope with demands of everyday life
• what is an example of failure to function ?

  • people w depression struggle w personal hygeine
• what is the evaluation of failure to function ?

  • subjective
  • takes into account experience
  • doesnt always stop people functioning
• what is deviation from ideal mental health ?

  • positives rather than negatives - idea of mental health rather than mental illness
• what is the evaluation of deviation from ideal mental health ?

  • subjective
  • helpful for persons recovery
  • focuses on healthy behaviour rather than unhealthy