Why Is Defining Abnormality Based Solely on Social Norms Risky

question 129

Multiple Choice

Why is defining abnormality based solely on social norms risky?

• A) Most of us, including researchers, do not know what social norms are.
• B) Many behaviors that are desirable then would be considered abnormal.
• C) It is hard to operationally define a social norm.
• D) Social norms change over time.

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Definitions:

Asocial Behaviour

Asocial behaviour is the lack of motivation to engage in social interaction or preference to be alone, not to be confused with antisocial behavior which involves harm to society.

Communication Network

Set of rules governing the possibility or ease of communication between different roles in a group.

Task Allocation

The assignment of tasks or duties to different people or groups in an organization or project, often based on skills, availability, or workload balancing.

Division of Labour

The assignment of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different individuals in order to improve efficiency and productivity.