PSYC212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Forensic Psychiatry, Science Daily, Forensic Psychology
2 Aug 2018
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Statistical abnormality ; certain behaviour is relevant to low percentage to population (the tails). Psychometric abnormality ; high iq is good low iq is problematic. Deviant behaviour ; unusual or inappripoate behaviour in the context. Just becaues something is rare doesn"t mean it can be classified as an abnormal behaviour. Understandable that anxious when doing an exam; but if you have heart pups, cant get out of car or faint that is rare and maybe a abnormal behaviour. The thailand festival with knives in cheek this is normal for their social and cultural; but it would be abnormal if you did it in australia and walked into your lecture. Social deviance - need to consider culture and generation effects. How swimwear has evolved over time, or the evolution of homosexuality acceptance. Defining abnormal behaviour: multiple factors to consider (these can all change over time), including:
