Psychopathology
- Created by: MeggannB
- Created on: 01-02-18 15:00
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2. Give an example as to why norms are specific to the culture you live in
- Homosexuality continues to be considered as abnormal in some cultures as it breaches 'accepted' heterosexual ways of living
- Dying your hair a different colour to what is accepted
- Growing your hair long in summer
3. What is a social norm
- commonly accepted standards of behaving in society according to the majority
- commonly accepted standards of behaving in society according to the minority
- a rejected way of behaving, decided by members of a society
4. Name one problem with the 'Failure to Function' theory
- Not accurate: some people with a psychological disorder still function adequately
- lack of external validity
- androcentric
5. Name one strength of Jahoda's definition
- can be easily replicated
- Comprehensive and takes a positive view: big range of factors makes it a good tool for establishing mental health
- good internal validity
- culture bias
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