Psychopathology

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  • Created on: 17-03-18 15:06
Abnormality
A psychological or behavioural state leading to impairment of interpersonal functioning and/or distress to others.
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Deviation from Social Norms
Behaviour violating accepted social rules.
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Cultural Relativism
The way in which the function and meaning of a behaviour, value or attitude are relative to specific cultural settings. Interpretations about the same behaviour may therefore differ between cultures e.g. men and skirts/Scots and kilts!
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Failure to Function Adequately
An inability to cope with day-to-day living.
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Deviation from Ideal Mental Health
Failure to meet the criteria for perfect psychological wellbeing.
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Self-actualisation
A state in which people re motivated to achieve their full potential.
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Statistical Infrequency
Behaviours that are rare.
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Behaviour violating accepted social rules.

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Deviation from Social Norms

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The way in which the function and meaning of a behaviour, value or attitude are relative to specific cultural settings. Interpretations about the same behaviour may therefore differ between cultures e.g. men and skirts/Scots and kilts!

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Card 4

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An inability to cope with day-to-day living.

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Card 5

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Failure to meet the criteria for perfect psychological wellbeing.

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