Definitions of abnormalty

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Deviation from social norms
Behaviour does not conform to the accepted standards within a society.
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Statistical deviation
Less common characteristic that occurs in only a small number of people.
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Failure to function adequately
Inability to cope with the demands of everyday life.
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Deviation from ideal mental health
Failure to meet Jahoda's criteria for good mental health
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Normal distribution
A way to express statistical deviation
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Less common characteristic that occurs in only a small number of people.

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Statistical deviation

Card 3

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Inability to cope with the demands of everyday life.

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Card 4

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Failure to meet Jahoda's criteria for good mental health

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Card 5

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A way to express statistical deviation

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