Definitions of abnormality

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1. What is a limitation of failure to function adequately?

  • It can be used with other definitions to make a diagnosis.
  • What looks like FFA, could be an alternative lifestyle.
  • Most people who FFA, need help.
  • Its broad.
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2. What is deviation from social norms?

  • Behaviour or characteristics that go against social rules.
  • Behaviour or characteristics that are numerically uncommon.
  • Inability to cope with everyday life.
  • Not meeting the criteria of ideal mental health.

3. What is a strength of failure to function adequately?

  • Some FFA is healthier than some normal behaviour (drugs, alcohol).
  • What looks like FFA, could be an alternative lifestyle.
  • Most people who FFA, need help.
  • It can be subjective.

4. What is statistical infrequency?

  • Behaviour or characteristics that are numerically uncommon.
  • Not meeting the criteria of ideal mental health.
  • Inability to cope with everyday life.
  • Behaviour or characteristics that go against social rules.

5. What is a strength of deviation from social norms?

  • It can be used to diagnose antisocial personality disorder.
  • It's subjective.
  • Social norms changer over time.
  • Social norms are different in different cultures.

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