Question

Margaret is a 27 year-old soccer mom, who never misses her daughter's games. Her friends argue thather behavior is embarrassing, and she is making a fool of herself when she repeatedly yells, and jumpsto her feet. Margaret insists that no one is paying attention to her behavior and states, "It's a soccergame—people are expected to get excited!" Which of the following should determine whether Margaret'sbehavior is abnormal?
A.Margaret's behavior should be evaluated based on her social status.B.Margaret's behavior should be evaluated based on gender differences.C.Margaret's behavior should be evaluated based on the context in which it is performed.D.Margaret's behavior should be evaluated based on individual differences

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Margaret's behavior should be evaluated based on the context in which it is performed

Explanation:

Abnormal behavior is defined as any behavior that diverges from what is contemplated as normal.

Four general criteria introduced by the psychologists which are considered to be abnormal behavior are a statistical rarity, maladaptive behavior, violation of social norms, and personal distress.

So, it depends on the situation in which Margaret is behaving in a certain way.