statistical infrequency
classified as abnormal if their behaviour is rare/uncommon within a population
AO3
more objective as based on statistics and numbers but who
decides where the cut off point is as this can be subjective
some desirable behaviours are rare, such as having a high iq,
we would not want to classify these behaviours as abnormal.
deviation from social norms
breaking the unwritten rules of what is acceptable in a particular society
A03
social norms vary between cultures, they are culturally
relative. Hearing voices is abnormal in the UK whereas in some
cultures it is celebrated as a spiritual experience.
Stigmatisation of groups who dont conform to societys
expectations, homosexuality used to be classified as a mental
health disorder. This will constantly be changing over time.
deviation from ideal mental health
Jahoda developed 6 criterie which need to be met to be considered "normal"
Enviromental mastery, autonomy, self-esteem, accurate perception of reality,
personal autonomy, resistance to stress, self actualisation
A03
It is positive and is an optimistic view point
However it is idealistic and unrealistic as we may not all be
able to achieve all of these at all times. The majority of people may
be considered abnormal if this is the definition.
failure to function adequetly
failure to go about every day life and every day tasks such as showering and
going to work. 7 criteria involving personal distress and observer
discomfort, maladaptive behaviours
classified as abnormal if their behaviour is rare/uncommon within a population
AO3
more objective as based on statistics and numbers but who
decides where the cut off point is as this can be subjective
some desirable behaviours are rare, such as having a high iq,
we would not want to classify these behaviours as abnormal.
deviation from social norms
breaking the unwritten rules of what is acceptable in a particular society
A03
social norms vary between cultures, they are culturally
relative. Hearing voices is abnormal in the UK whereas in some
cultures it is celebrated as a spiritual experience.
Stigmatisation of groups who dont conform to societys
expectations, homosexuality used to be classified as a mental
health disorder. This will constantly be changing over time.
deviation from ideal mental health
Jahoda developed 6 criterie which need to be met to be considered "normal"
Enviromental mastery, autonomy, self-esteem, accurate perception of reality,
personal autonomy, resistance to stress, self actualisation
A03
It is positive and is an optimistic view point
However it is idealistic and unrealistic as we may not all be
able to achieve all of these at all times. The majority of people may
be considered abnormal if this is the definition.
failure to function adequetly
failure to go about every day life and every day tasks such as showering and
going to work. 7 criteria involving personal distress and observer
discomfort, maladaptive behaviours
