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It all depends on the society around the place/community. In some cultures and religion (Islam as example), to have more than one wife is accepted (the rule is that You have to have the economy to have more than one wife, and the maximum is 4, but you can read more about that another time). While in western countries, having more than 1 wife is "abnormal". It can also be like the hijab. For the Islamic countries, it is seen as 'normal' to wear it, while in some other countries it is "abnormal".
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The difference between a normal personality and a abnormal personality?
There is no personality considered to be normal. Everyone has unique personality traits and one person's personality cannot be considered more normal than anothers. The same with abnormal personalities. It depends on what standard you measure it against. Then you could qualify personality as normal or abnormal.
Definition of normal behavior?
Many times, normal behavior is behavior that is considered typical of well-adjusted, mentally healthy people within one's own culture. Normal behavior is also subjective and varies by person and situation. What is considered normal behavior for one person may not be normal for another person.
Society's main standard for judging abnormal behavior is?
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.
What are the differences of psychological disorder to normal behavior?
they vary from culture to culture :Apex
Who was the first person to attempt to explain abnormal behavior?
The first person to attempt to explain abnormal behavior was Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician often referred to as the "Father of Medicine." He proposed that mental disorders were caused by imbalances in the four bodily fluids, or "humors," in the body.
Is it normal to not like kissing?
What is 'normal'? One person's normal is another's oddity. I would say that it's unusual, but not necessarily normal or abnormal.
What is an abnormal?
As a noun, an abnormal is a person or object which is not normal.
What defines abnormal behavior?
Anything that is not in the normal behaviours of a person or people
What does it mean if someone is normal?
What one individual feels is normal another or many others may conclude it is abnormal. Normal means that the person behaves in such a manner they fit into society. Wise individuals do not fear forging ahead in life to do something good for society or the world even if it means some people feel the person is not normal. As long as one has a good heart and tries there best there is no such thing as abnormal. Example: If an older person is suppose to act their age, but decides they want to experience sky diving and does so then some of their friends will probably think they are abnormal because it is different, but it is normal to the person doing it and they should do it. If we always fear what others think we should be then we are letting ourselves down.
Can a normal person take obsessive stalking of another person?
No. A normal person wouldn't do that.
Is a squashing fantasy normal?
Squashing would seem to fit into some kind of sadomasochistic fantasy, and I would not consider it to be abnormal unless it was pursued in such a way as to cause actual injury to yourself or another person.
Who expanded on Bowlby's work and described specific types of normal and abnormal attachment?
It is possible that the person referred to is Mary Ainsworth.
What are adnormal dreams?
Abnormal dreams are the dreams which differ from the normal dreams. They generally scare the person. Cause them to feel uncomfortable.
Is the karyotype of a person with schizophrenia normal or abnormal?
The majority of people with schizophrenia have normal karyotypes. If the karyotype is abnormal, it will be a coincidence and not the cause of the schizophrenia. For example, you can have Turner syndrome (1 X chromosome) and schizophrenia at the same time, but the Turner syndrome wouldn't have caused the schizophrenia.
The difference between a normal personality and a abnormal personality?
There is no personality considered to be normal. Everyone has unique personality traits and one person's personality cannot be considered more normal than anothers. The same with abnormal personalities. It depends on what standard you measure it against. Then you could qualify personality as normal or abnormal.
Definition of normal behavior?
Many times, normal behavior is behavior that is considered typical of well-adjusted, mentally healthy people within one's own culture. Normal behavior is also subjective and varies by person and situation. What is considered normal behavior for one person may not be normal for another person.
Is it normal to be attracted to nerdy chicks?
It is probably not the most common kind of person to be attracted to, but it isn't abnormal eaither. It is simply a matter of taste.
