LS1 - Deviation From Social Norms

Question 1

Deviation From Social Norms

Answer 1

Any behaviour that doesn’t follow accepted social patterns/rules and is therefore classed as abnormal.

Question 2

Deviation From Social Norms Strengths

Answer 2

Distinguishes Difference

Question 3

Distinguishes Difference (+)

Answer 3

It helps distinguish the difference between what is and isn’t desirable and therefore protects members of the public from the effects/consequences of abnormal behaviour and makes it less likely.

Question 4

Deviation From Social Norms Weaknesses

Answer 4

Context
Doesn’t Clearly Indicate Psychological Abnormalities
Can Be Beneficial

Question 5

Context

Answer 5

Context always has to always be taken into account - its calm to be nude on a nudist beach

Question 6

Doesn’t Clearly Indicate Psychological Abnormalities

Answer 6

DFSM implies abnormality or just being odd/eccentric e.g. streaking is abnormal on DFSM but not actually psychologically abnormal.

Question 7

Can Be Beneficial

Answer 7

It led women to be able to vote.