Psychological Abnormality
Defining abnormality
What is abnormal psychology?
The distinction between 'normal' and 'abnormal' behaviour is not clear-cut.Psychologists have tried to define abnormality in several different ways.
Limitations of definitions of abnormality are: Statistical Infrequency: Does not account for social acceptability or type of behaviour. For example, very high intelligence is abnormal because it is rare. Also, eccentric behaviour that is rare but acceptable is also abnormal.
Deviation from Social Norms: Social norms var…
