Created by Emma Chell
over 8 years ago
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Psychologists recognise that defining the term abnormal is difficult and have suggested a number of ways of doing so. What are the four 'definitions'?
What is deviation from social norms?
Discuss the limitations of deviation from social norms?
Discuss the strengths of deviation from social norms.
What is failure to function adequately?
List the first 3 limitations of failure to function adequately.(clues: Dr Harold Shipman, flamboyant clothing and eating disorders.
List the 2 remaining limitations of failure to function adequately (clues: context and culture).
What is statistical infrequency?
List at least 3 of the limitations for statistical infrequency.
What is the strength of statistical infrequency?
What are the limitations of statistical infrequency (4 points)?