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
