Definitions of Abnormality: Deviation From Social Norms (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does deviation from social norms mean?
What does deviation from social norms mean?
Breaking implicit rules in society
Why are social norms described as subjective?
Why are social norms described as subjective?
Because social norms vary
How do cultures affect social norms?
How do cultures affect social norms?
Different cultures have different norms
How do social norms relate to time?
How do social norms relate to time?
Social norms change over time
Why does context matter in judging abnormality?
Why does context matter in judging abnormality?
Abnormal due to situation or environment
What is a strength of the deviation from social norms definition?
What is a strength of the deviation from social norms definition?
Practical application in diagnosing APD
What characterises APD according to this definition?
What characterises APD according to this definition?
Inability to adhere to ethical behaviour
What behaviours often result from APD?
What behaviours often result from APD?
Recklessness and aggression
What is a limitation of the deviation from social norms definition?
What is a limitation of the deviation from social norms definition?
Social norms are culturally relative
How does the note illustrate cultural relativity?
How does the note illustrate cultural relativity?
Hearing voices: accepted vs abnormal in UK