Cultural and subcultural differences can impact perceptions of abnormality by influencing what is considered acceptable behavior within a society or group. What may be viewed as abnormal in one culture could be deemed normal in another, leading to varying levels of stigma or acceptance. Subcultural norms within a society may also shape how certain behaviors or characteristics are labeled as abnormal, affecting individuals' experiences and access to support or treatment.

It is a scientific theory

heliocentric theory, the theory of evolution, relativity theory

Theory of law. Theory of the climate. Theory of lax. Theory of vandals. Newtons's theory of mass.

Theory-practice-theory take existing theory in education, apply to distance learning, develop new theory

Practice-research-theory see what is happening in distance learning, submit to research, develop theory from results

Theory-theory-research/practice build on an initial theory to develop a second theory, then apply and test it