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uh, what kind of abnormal behavior exactly?
Abnormal behaviour is behaviour that is considered unusual by LOCAL social standards. If you live in a nudist colony, walking about without clothes is neither abnormal nor mischeivous by LOCAL standards, even though it may be both in other areas.
It is NOT their duty to "Determine" if a Behavior is Abnormal. That's up to Society as a whole. It IS their Life's chosen duty to find the cause and treat the Psychological issues that cause the Socially Unacceptable or Abnormal Behavior. They Identify Abnormal Behavior using: Observation combined with thought, research, acquired knowledge, and collective reasoning. Abnormal Behavior may or may not be destructive to individuals or society as a whole. It may actually be beneficial to both.
This answer can be found in pretty much all Abnormal Psychology textbooks. It's my favorite subject, and I actually just finished taking this course. Abnormal behavior is classified as any behavior that deviates from the social norms of the culture or society in which that person lives in (keeping in mind the importance of cultural context - that what might be viewed as abnormal behavior in one country may be viewed as completely normal in another) A key factor in considering if a behavior is abnormal or not, when it becomes a problem, is if it violates the comfort zones of the majority of others in the person's presence.
Studying abnormal behavior helps us understand the causes, symptoms, and treatments of mental health disorders. It also promotes empathy and reduces stigma associated with mental illness. Additionally, it can contribute to improving diagnoses and interventions for individuals experiencing abnormal behavior.
Looking at it from a behaviorist point of view they believe abnormal behavior is from their childhood. The culture of your upbringing determines how you are raised. In your environment or the culture you brought up in you observe certain behaviors and if that behavior is abnormal you bound to repeat it.
A+ legal definition
It's important to remember that abnormal behavior is not solely determined by religious beliefs. Behaviors are considered abnormal when they deviate significantly from social or cultural norms, causing distress or impairment. It is essential to consider various factors such as individual differences, contexts, and mental health criteria in determining the abnormality of behavior.
Abnormal behavior is typically recorded in the "S" (subjective) section of SOAP notes. This is where the healthcare provider documents the patient's self-reported symptoms, including any observations of abnormal behaviors that the patient exhibits.
One approach that has not been commonly used to define abnormal behavior is a strict reliance on anecdotal evidence or personal beliefs. While personal experiences can be informative, they may not always capture the complexity and diversity of abnormal behaviors observed across different cultures, contexts, and individuals. It is essential to incorporate scientific research, empirical data, and psychological theories in defining abnormal behavior to ensure accuracy and reliability.
It can be difficult to distinguish between different or unusual behavior from abnormal behavior.