Abnormality

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Abnormality
a psychological condition or behaviour that departs from the norm or is harmful and distressing to the individual.
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Cultural relatvism
the idea that behaviour cannot be judged properly unless it is viewed in the context of the culture it orginates
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Deviation from social norms
Abnormal behavior is seen as deviation from rules about one ought to behave. Anything that violate these rules is concidered abnormal.
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Failure to function adequately
By using a practical criteria of adequate functioning, mentaally healthy people are judged as being able to operate within certain acceptable limits. If abnormal behaviour interfers, it may be concidered abnormal.
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Deviation from ideal mental health
Abnormality is seen as deviating from and ideal of positive attidude towards the self, resistance to stress and an accurate perception of reality
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the idea that behaviour cannot be judged properly unless it is viewed in the context of the culture it orginates

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Cultural relatvism

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Abnormal behavior is seen as deviation from rules about one ought to behave. Anything that violate these rules is concidered abnormal.

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Card 4

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By using a practical criteria of adequate functioning, mentaally healthy people are judged as being able to operate within certain acceptable limits. If abnormal behaviour interfers, it may be concidered abnormal.

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Card 5

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Abnormality is seen as deviating from and ideal of positive attidude towards the self, resistance to stress and an accurate perception of reality

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