Before leaving her apartment, Priya has to check that all the water taps are turned off exactly four times, whispering a specific phrase after each check. If she does not complete this routine, she experiences extreme anxiety. This ritual frequently causes her to be late for her university seminars. This behaviour is an example of deviation from social norms.
Identify one other definition of abnormality and explain why Priya's behaviour could be considered abnormal according to this definition.
43 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Definitions of abnormality. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.