Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

what is a social norm

the rules that society has about what are acceptable behaviours, values and beliefs

some are explicit or implicit

what are explicit social rules

violating them may mean breaking the law

what are implicit social norms

agreed upon as a matter of convention within society

give an example of an implicit social norm

not standing too close to someone in face to face conversation

give an example of explicit social norms

not drinking and driving

what does the definition of social norms suggest

people who violate the norms could have a mental health condition

what percent of the population fall outside of normal distribution

5%

describe an indication of abnormality from graphs

if its found to be numerically rare/ uncommon/ anomalous

what is failure to function

inability to carry out everyday activities

evaluate the definition of failure to function

vary as time changes

depends of cultural contexts

what is depression

a mood disorder where the individual feels sad and/or lacks interest in their usual activities

further characteristics include irrational negative thoughts, raised or lowered activity levels and difficulties with concentration, sleep and eating

what is obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

an anxiety disorder where anxiety arises from both obsessions and compulsions that are repeated over and over again

compulsions are a response to obsessions and the person believes the compulsions will reduce anxiety