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Statistical infrequency |
Mean,median and mode - descriptive statistics. Used to represent typical value in set of data. Define what is most common/normal -idea of what is not common/abnormal. |
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SI - Evaluation - Some abnormal behaviour is desirable |
High IQ. Some normal behaviour also undesirable - depression relatively common. using statistical infrequency - unable to distinguish between desirable/undesirable. |
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SI - Evaluation - The cut-off point is subjectively determined |
Difficult to decide where to separate normality from abnormality. Symptom of depression - difficulty sleeping. What counts as abnormal? |
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SI - Evaluation - Statistical infrequency is sometimes appropriate |
Helps address what is normal in a statistical context. Makes a cut-off point in terms of diagnosis. Clear what is abnormal and what isn't. Not opinion - no bias. |
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Deviation from social norms |
Norms created by group of people. Standards of acceptable behaviour set by social group. Anyone who behaves differently classed as abnormal. Some rules about unacceptable behaviour are implicit - other policed by laws. |
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DFSN - Evaluation - Susceptible to abuse |
Social norms vary as times change. Definitions based on prevailing social morals and attitudes. Allows mental health professionals to classify mentally ill those who transgress against social norms. |
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DFSN - Evaluation - Deviance is related to context and degree |
Not clear line between abnormal deviation and harmless eccentricity. Social deviance inevitably related to context and degree. |
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DFSN - Evaluation - There are some strengths |
Distinguishes between desirable and undesirable behaviour. Takes into account effect that behaviour has on others. Abnormal behaviour - behaviour that damages others. |
