1deviation from social norms
behaviour deviates from what is acceptable in the society
2statistical infrequency
any behaviour that is rare
3failure to function adequately
inability to cope with demands of every day life
4deviation from ideal mental health
suggests abnormal behaviour should be defined by absence of specific ideal characteristics, such as reaching SELF ACTUALISATION, INNACURATE PERCEPTION OF REALITY, LACK OF STRESS TOLERANCE
5deviation from social norms limitation def
CULTURAL RELATIVISM. varies between cultures, abnormal in one cultures isnt in ither .
6statistical infrequency Limitation
not all rare behaviours are negative. eg High IQ is useful.
7deviation from ideal mental health limitation
difficutl to meet all criteria, so few people are psychologicslly healthy
8failure to function adequately limitation
overly subjective, eg lack of hygiene csn be an exo friendly choice for someone. The fear of the phobic stimulus is irrational and often out of proportion to real danger
9phobias
experiencing extreme fear or anxiety triggered by an object, place or situation.
10clinical characteristics
behavioural- ways how people act, Cognitive- process of thinking, knowing, perceiving and believing, Emotional- ways in which people feel