deviation from social norms

• a social norm is an expected way of behaving in society. these are unwritten rules we follow ass we want to fit in and be seen as normal
• according to the deviation from social norms definition, you are abnormal if...

  -> you deviate from social norms

  -> in an exam question you should then define social norms and give an example
• evaluate the deviation from social norms definition of abnormality:

  + its easy and straightforward

  - some people choose to be non - conforming, this may not mean they're mentally ill

  - depends on the context of the situation / where the behaviour occurs

  - cultural variations in social norms

  - its very opinion based, meaning its not reliable or scientific