abnormal

conceptual definitions

societal norms : deviance from social norms and optimal health

statistical deviance

a person is known as abnormal if they are engaging in statistically unusual behaviours

practical definitions

observable : dysfunction and symptoms (extent and duration)

clinical interviews

check list of questions to ask to a patient

sick role bias

the belief that as a person is seeking professional help, there must be something wrong

reactivity

altering behaviour due to the awareness of being observed

ABCS

affective, behavioural, cognitive, somatic

comorbidity

2 or more disorders simultaneously

vulnerability models

when risk factors outweigh protective factors a person is more likely to have heath issues

under/ overpathologisation

decreasing/ increasing the likelihood of being diagnosed with a specific disorder because of gender, culture or age

prevalence

the proportion of the population with a specific disorder

diathesis stress model

genetic dispositions are ‘activated’ by stress related experiences