1.To understand the meaning of psychology & its correlation to different factors. 2.To Differentiate between normality & Abnormality 3. To determine the criteria that differentiate normality from abnormality
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Criteria to distinguish normal & abnormality behaviorDefinitions:1.Statistical DefinitionAbnormal=away from norm (e.g.) Height, Weight & intelligence2. Social Definition Abnormal = Deviation from social norms or acceptable behavior.3. Maladaptiveness of behavior:How the behavior affect the wellbeing of the individual or of the social group (e.g.) Alcoholic, violence …ect.4. Personal Distress:Individual subjective feelings of distress rather than the individual's behavior (e.g.) mental illness.
. Normality: Difficult to define. The following qualities indicate emotional wellbeing. 1. Efficient perception of realty. 2. An ability to exercise voluntary control over behavior. 3. Self esteem & acceptance (i.e.) appreciate their own self-worth & feel accepted by those around them. 4. An ability to form affectionate relationship (i.e.) form a close & satisfying relationship with people. 5. Productivity. Lack or excess
Classifying abnormal behavior: 1.DSM1V diagnostic statistical manual 2. ICD10 international classification of dis.s (mental) no.10