WHAT IS ABNORMAL? It is useful to consider what we mean when we talk about behavior that is normal or abnormal. This activity focuses exploring these concepts. Directions: Please respond to each of the questions below: 1. Describe a behavior that, within your culture, is/was considered abnormal at one point in history, but normal at another point in history. 2. Describe a behavior that, within your culture, is considered abnormal in one setting, but is considered normal in another setting. 3. Describe a behavior that is considered normal in your culture, but abnormal in some other culture(s). 4. Describe a behavior that is considered abnormal in your culture, but normal in some other culture(s). Copyright material from -Susan B. Golds