PROMPT:
Read the material on abnormality in Chapters 1-3. How would YOU define what is “abnormal”? Can you think of definitions different from those offered in the text? Are we labeling a behavior or a person or a health condition? Support your arguments with at least one article from a scholarly journal and respond to at least 2 of your classmates.
Your main post must meet the following criteria in order to receive full credit.
1. It must be a minimum of one page, single-spaced, 12 point font (Times New Roman), one inch margins. Type it in a Word document first and then paste it into the discussion board. Develop your arguments thoroughly and use examples.
2. Your main post needs to include information from at least one professional journal article (no wikipedia or random websites). If you don’t know how to access the online journal articles on the library website, ask the online librarian for help or see the instructions in the “Start Here” section. Include the citation for your article in APA style.
ANSWER:
Abnormality is a concept that is not precise and difficult to define. Examples of abnormality can take various forms and involve different features. Behavior that might seem abnormal in one culture could be considered normal in other cultures or situations. Therefore, for a behavior to be determined as normal, the context in which the behavior occurs has to be examined. According to the theory of cultural relativism, there are no universal standards to judge a behavior as being abnormal. Behavior can only be deemed to be abnormal according to the prevailing cultural norms. Modern definitions of abnormality have certain features in common, often referred to as the “The Four Ds,” which include… To continue reading, click on the purchase button below.