Definitions of Abnormality: Deviation from Social Norms Flashcards
1
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What are social norms?
A
Things that are considered right or wrong in social behaviour and reflect what is expected by society.
2
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How do cultural differences affect social norms?
A
What is normal and expected in one culture may be viewed as strange by another.
3
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What are examples of deviating from social norms?
A
Talking to yourself, never washing or refusing to get out of bed in the morning.
4
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What are the limitations of this definition?
A
- Social norms are highly subjective and vary from one culture to another.
