Psychology 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Mull, 4Minute, Cerebral Cortex

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Laura Fazakas- De Hoog

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Statistical deviation: based on frequency but no distinction of desirable and undesirable equate normality with those behaviours that occur most frequently in the population. Abnormality is defined in terms of those behaviours that occur least frequently o. Stress the importance of attaining some positive goal, such as self-actualization, competence, and autonomy. Not everyone is self-actualized and autonomous but that doesn"t make them mentally ill. Certain conditions, such as war camps, violate ideal mental health but don"t make one mentally ill. Assume that deviant behaviours reflect the lifestyle, cultural values, and world views of the afflicted peoples. Focus is on the culture and on how the disorder is manifested within it others. Having visions is normal in some cultures but a sign of pathology in o o. African americans and european americans may share an american culture as well. The pope is not considered to mentally ill if he hears the voice of god.