Deviation from social norms

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    • What are social norms?

      Implicit and explicit rules concerning ‘acceptable behaviours, traits and beliefs’
    • What is abnormal behaviour according to deviation of social norms?
      Based upon straying away from the social norms specific to a certain culture
    • What is an example of this definition?
      An individual may be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (APD) if they behave aggressively (breaching a general social norm), and if they experience certain hallucinations; although other cultures encourage this as spirituality