How abnormal behaviors differ from maladaptive behaviors.

  1. Describe the ways in which abnormal behaviors differ from maladaptive behaviors.
  2. Explain why it's important for a mental health practitioner to correctly differentiate between abnormal and maladaptive behaviors.
  3. Explain ways in which cultural and/or social norms may play a role when interpreting behaviors.
  4. Develop short behavioral profiles for two fictional individuals:
    o the first should portray an individual who exhibits abnormal behaviors
    o the second should be behave in a way that would be considered maladaptive