Abnormality Definitions

Definitions - Failure to function adequately
                - Deviation of socail norms
                - Deviation from ideal mental health

+ Limitations

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  • Created by: elliie_
  • Created on: 26-04-14 14:38
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  • ABNORMALITY DEFINITIONS
    • Deviation from social norms
      • Implicit and explicit rules that a society has
      • Limitations:
        • ECCENTRIC OR ABNORMAL?: Does not always indicate abnormality
        • CHANGE IN TIMES: Morally acceptable behaviour can change over time
          • this can be regarded as deviant from one generation to another

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