Definitions of Abnormality: Deviation From Social Norms (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Deviation from social norms definition
Deviation from social norms definition
Breaking implicit rules & straying from acceptable behaviour in society
Why deviation from social norms is subjective
Why deviation from social norms is subjective
Social norms vary
Cultures & social norms
Cultures & social norms
Different cultures have different social norms
Social norms & time
Social norms & time
Social norms change over time
Context in defining abnormality
Context in defining abnormality
Behaviour may be abnormal depending on situation/environment
Strength of deviation from social norms
Strength of deviation from social norms
Practical application in diagnosing APD
APD stands for
APD stands for
Antisocial personality disorder
Key characteristic of APD
Key characteristic of APD
Inability to adhere to culturally accepted ethical behaviour
Common behaviours in APD
Common behaviours in APD
Recklessness & aggression
Limitation of deviation from social norms
Limitation of deviation from social norms
Social norms are culturally relative
Example of cultural relativity in social norms
Example of cultural relativity in social norms
Hearing voices accepted in some cultures, not in UK
Impact of cultural relativity
Impact of cultural relativity
Difficulties for people living in different culture from own