Question

Differentiate between normal and abnormal behaviour.

Answer 1

Normal Behaviour	Abnormal Behaviour
It is generally adaptive and helps a person adjust to everyday situations.	It is often maladaptive and may make adjustment difficult.
It usually follows accepted social and cultural norms.	It may deviate significantly from accepted social or cultural norms.
It does not usually cause serious distress to the person or others.	It may cause significant distress to the person or others.
It allows normal functioning in work, study and relationships.	It may interfere with daily functioning, work, study or relationships.
Behaviour is generally appropriate to the situation.	Behaviour may be unusual, excessive, inappropriate or difficult to control.