Limitations of Abnormalities
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- Created on: 16-03-20 11:18
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- Limitations of Abnormalities
- Definition 2: Deviation from Social Norms
- Every culrute has different norms - cultural relativism.
- Social norms tend to change with the times.
- Homosexuals and single mothers weren't the norms in 1950s.
- Definition 3: Failure to Function Adequately
- A schizophrenic tends to deny having any problem.
- Some illnesses may have negative connotations - ethics.
- 'Normal' people sometimes fail to cope adequately - subjective.
- Definition 1: Statistical Infrequency
- Einstein is a genius - it is desirable if on the top end of statistically rare.
- Females are more likely to report symptoms of mental illnesses - gender differences.
- The stastistics are given are higher than 2.145%.
- Definition 4: Deviation from Ideal Mental Health
- Perceptions of reality change with the times.
- Depressed people are considered abnormal.
- They may have a more accurate view on society.
- Different cultures have different perceptions on reality.
- Very rare for a person to show all characteristic at once.
- Definition 2: Deviation from Social Norms
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