Definitions of abnormality

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If a definition is this it can be applied to all people regardless of cultural differences
universal
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Jahoda created this definiton in 1958
Deviation from Ideal Mental health
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The problem with Jahoda's definition is that if strictly applied everyone would be abnormal and therefore, it is?
over inclusive
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The definition in which one fails to cope with the demands of everyday life
Failure to function adequately
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If one violates the (unwritten) rules of what is acceptable behaviour in society then one
deviates from social norms
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The psychological term for when what is acceptable in one culture isn't in another
cultural relativity
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If a judgment is based on someone's own personal opinion it is..
subjective
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An example of one of Jahoda's criteria
autonomy
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Whether someone is classed as abnormal can depend on the situation they are in and therefore, on the...
context
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The issue with social norms is that they can change over....
time
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Jahoda created this definiton in 1958

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Deviation from Ideal Mental health

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The problem with Jahoda's definition is that if strictly applied everyone would be abnormal and therefore, it is?

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The definition in which one fails to cope with the demands of everyday life

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If one violates the (unwritten) rules of what is acceptable behaviour in society then one

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