Psychology 2 Definitions of Abnormality

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Which definition involves implicit and explicit rules?
Deviation from social norms
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Limitation of deviation from social norms?
Temperal validity - e.g being gay
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What definition suggests someone is unable to experience a normal range of behaviours?
Failure to function adequately
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What's a limitation of failure to function adequately?
Some people are considered abnormal but they live normal lives (Yorkshire Ripper)
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How is hunger strike not failure to function?
It is done for principal not because they're abnormal
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Which definition is to do with PAPERS?
Deviation from mental health
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What does P stand for in PAPERS?
Positive attitude towards oneself and Personal Autonomy
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What does A stand for in PAPERS?
Accurate perception of reality
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What does E stand for in PAPERS?
Environmental Mastery
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What does R stand for in PAPERS?
Resistance to stress
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What does S stand for PAPERS?
Self actualisation
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What's a limitation of deviation from mental health?
Few people reach self actualisation
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