Abnormal

Labeling human behaviors as normal or abnormal has a bearing on human relations. This is because the terms, abnormal and normal, pose a serious concern in regards to their usage. The terms relate to the emotional and mental state of people. These terms have a tremendous consequence since biases are involved. For instance, individuals who are labeled abnormal find such labels as inappropriate since labeling touches their mental and/or emotional states.

In practice, no concerns emerge regarding the use of the word, ‘normal’ in regards to behavior. On the other hand, the term ‘abnormal’ attracts negative connotations in reference to behavior. This is because abnormal behavior refers to unusual conduct. However, in most instances, the term is used in order to reflect behavior characterized with psychological problems. Thus, the term encompasses behavior that falls outside the acceptable or normal patterns.

In this regard, labeling behavior normal or abnormal has a consequence of the mental or emotional state of an individual. Moreover, abnormal people might be obsessed or experience hallucinations, delusions, phobias and paranoia. Labeling behavior as normal or abnormal has serious repercussions at the workplace. For instance, no person is expected to act outside certain provisions unless one is abnormal. Thus, at the workplace, labeling behaviors is intended to streamline the conduct of workers. Abnormal behavior types include antisocial conduct such as lack of respect for colleagues, breaking rules, abusing or injuring people, etc.

The perspectives held on these behaviors keep changing. In the past, such behaviors were seen as unacceptable. However, in the present times tolerance levels have risen since victims are allowed to enter therapies to seek help. Thus, abnormal behavior is recognized as a disorder. Thus, in dealing with it, psychologists have developed therapies. Thus, therapy sessions are known to play a useful role in mitigating abnormal behaviors.

It is clear that classifying behavior as normal or abnormal has considerable consequences. In this regard, identifying and classifying unusual behaviors should be carried out in the same way that other health conditions are done. Consequently, the aim should be to categorize such behaviors as health conditions such as any disease or ailment. This approach would reduce the added pressure that comes with labeling behavior as unusual or abnormal. Employing psychologists to help in the identification and classification of unusual behaviors could also be helpful within workplaces. This is critical since professionalism is significant in handling these matters.