Deviation from social norms:Social norms are rules or behaviours established by society. We learn from a very young age what is normal behaviour in particular situations. (e.g. people don't usually laugh when you tell them someone bad news).
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Evaluation:definition focuses on the positives i.e. on the mental health rather than mental illness; • Jahoda's definition may only be applicable in Western societies more specifically individualistic cultures than in collectivist cultures.
