psychopathology

behaviour deviates from what is acceptable in the society

any behaviour that is rare

inability to cope with demands of every day life

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

CULTURAL RELATIVISM. varies between cultures, abnormal in one cultures isnt in ither .

not all rare behaviours are negative. eg High IQ is useful.

difficutl to meet all criteria, so few people are psychologicslly healthy

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

experiencing extreme fear or anxiety triggered by an object, place or situation.

behavioural- ways how people act, Cognitive- process of thinking, knowing, perceiving and believing, Emotional- ways in which people feel