definitions of abnormality AO1

4 definitions?

Deviation from social norms

Statistical infrequency

Deviation from ideal mental health

Failure to function adequately

Statistical infrequency meaning?

Any behaviour that is statistically infrequency, so is found in very few people and is rare.

>2 standard deviations from the mean

Deviation from social / cultural norms meaning?

Avoiding laws and etiquette expected in a specific culture or society that is deemed ‘normal’. Other behaviour is abnormal.

Deviation from ideal mental health meaning?

Jahoda created an ideal criteria for good mental health, abnormality is the absence of them.

Jahoda’s criteria? (amazing psychology students always see instantly)

• Autonomy - control and independence

• Perception - accurate perception

• Self attitude

• Adaptability

• Self actualisation

• Integration - coping with stress

Failure to function adequately meaning?

Abnormality is the inability to cope with everyday life and this interferes with ability and causes stress.

What is WHODAS? (Some chefs love making peppermint goo)

World health organisation disability assessment schedule

• self care

• Cognition

• Life activities

• Mobility

• Participation

• Getting along