How Can You Distinguish Between Normal and Abnormal Behavior
Rather Than the Distinction Between Normal and Abnormal, Psychologists in This Field Focus on the Level of Distress That Behaviors, Thoughts, or Emotions Might...
Rather than the distinction between normal and abnormal, psychologists in this field focus on the level of distress that behaviors, thoughts, or emotions might cause. If a behavior is creating problems in a person’s life or is disruptive to other people, then this would be an “abnormal” behavior.
How can we distinguish normal and abnormal behavior?
normal means abiding by such a standard. It follows that a normal personality is one whose conduct coo- forms to an authoritative standard, and an abnormal personality is one whose conduct does not do so.
What are the characteristics of normal behaviour?
According to Coleman (1981) normal behaviour will represent the optimal development and functioning of the individual consistent with the long term well being and progress of the group. Thus, people having average amount of intelligence, personality stability, and social adaptability are considered as normal.
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