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Abnormality - Coggle Diagram
Abnormality
Statistical infrequency
A persons trait, thinking or behaviour is classified as abnormal if it is rare or statistically unusual
2 standard deviations away
Rare isn't always undesirable
Deviation from social norms
Socially deviant behaviour
Viewed as undesirable and anti-social by society at large
However, different societies have different social norms
Deviation from ideal mental health
Jahoda's 6 main characteristics
Positive attitude to oneself
Self-actualisation
Autonomy
Environmental mastery
Accurate perception of reality
Resisting stress
Failure to function adequately
Rosenhan and Seligman's 7 features
Personal distress (suffering)
Maladaptive behaviour
Unpredictability
Irrationality
Observer discomfort
Violation of moral qualities
Vividness