PSYCH 270- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 13 pages long!)
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Norm: commonly accepted rule of right & wrong In 1800s, doctors assigned this name to a disease purportedly slaves suffered from in which they held delusions that life is better as a free man. Scientists also influenced by dominant weltanschauung (i. e. world view) Major concerns for defining abnormal behavior through norm violation. In fact, they often endorse & facilitate it. Need for conscientious-ization (becoming aware of the broader social context) and annunciation (engaging in proactive behavior) No clear standards or values for what is average. Some deviations or atypical behaviors are useful & valued. Individuals may not be the best judges of their behavior. Inability to meet the challenges of life abnormal. May not always be useful to adapt to life circumstances. Meaning of life: to love & to work. Proximal work ethic: live a better life in retirement. Work is a major source of purpose for people. In retirement, people often lose track of the day of the week.
