Violating Social Norm
There are many ways a person could be described as psychologically abnormal. There is a statistical infrequency which states that a person’s trait that is rare or statistically unusual could be described as abnormal. For example, a person with an IQ that is above or below the average IQ of society could be considered abnormal. A person with a higher IQ wouldn’t necessarily be considered abnormal, but they would be highly regarded for their intelligence. Violating social norms could be classified as abnormal if it violates what is accepted or expected in society. An example of violating what is normal could be a person who is wearing their clothes backwards. It is not necessarily against the law, but more unacceptable to society and their standards.
If a person who is unable to cope with everyday life they could be considered abnormal. Characteristics such as suffering, danger to one’s self, loss of control, discomfort, and irrationality may stop a person from performing their tasks during their everyday life. There is also an ideal mental health standard that people should meet. Some psychologist’s characteristics vary but the most common characteristics of an ideal mental health are a person’s positive view of themselves, independence, capability of growth and development, accurate perception of reality, positive friendships and relationships, and meeting the demands of everyday life. A person who was diagnosed with schizophrenia would be considered psychologically abnormal because they are unable to deal with their everyday life. Some psychologists believe that a person’s abnormality is determined by their behaviors and actions that are brought upon people because of their everyday experiences in life. Abnormality is then considered by the degree of harmful behavior they bring upon themselves. A good example of this could be a phobia.
If a person who is unable to cope with everyday life they could be considered abnormal. Characteristics such as suffering, danger to one’s self, loss of control, discomfort, and irrationality may stop a person from performing their tasks during their everyday life. There is also an ideal mental health standard that people should meet. Some psychologist’s characteristics vary but the most common characteristics of an ideal mental health are a person’s positive view of themselves, independence, capability of growth and development, accurate perception of reality, positive friendships and relationships, and meeting the demands of everyday life. A person who was diagnosed with schizophrenia would be considered psychologically abnormal because they are unable to deal with their everyday life. Some psychologists believe that a person’s abnormality is determined by their behaviors and actions that are brought upon people because of their everyday experiences in life. Abnormality is then considered by the degree of harmful behavior they bring upon themselves. A good example of this could be a phobia.