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Abnormality
A psychological or behavioural state leading to impairment or interpersonal functioning and/or distress to others.
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Statistical Infrequency
If someone does something the minority do they're abnormal. E.g. take drugs
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Deviation From Social Norms
Someone is abnormal if they go against the way we are expected to behave in society. E.g. sexual behaviour.
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Failure To Function Adequetely
Someone is abnormal if they show a behaviour suggesting they aren't coping with everyday life. E.g. someone is tired because they're not sleeping.
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Deviation From Ideal Mental Health
Not meeting the 8 criteria identified by Jahoda. E.g. to be normal you must: be independent, have good self esteem, no symptoms or distress.
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Card 2

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If someone does something the minority do they're abnormal. E.g. take drugs

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Statistical Infrequency

Card 3

Front

Someone is abnormal if they go against the way we are expected to behave in society. E.g. sexual behaviour.

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Someone is abnormal if they show a behaviour suggesting they aren't coping with everyday life. E.g. someone is tired because they're not sleeping.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Not meeting the 8 criteria identified by Jahoda. E.g. to be normal you must: be independent, have good self esteem, no symptoms or distress.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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