At what point does normal behavior become deviant behavior W

At what point does normal behavior become deviant behavior? What qualifies behavior as being deviant? You may wish to draw upon specific examples from the programs viewed for the \"Deviance in Action\" activity. Post your own ideas, and in your responses to classmates, note similarities and differences between your understanding of deviant behavior and theirs.

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The transition from normal to deviant behavior can be precisely explained by the Psychoanalytic theory by Sigmund Freud. It explains that human beings have criminal tendencies and urges that are suppressed in our unconcious mind through socialization. A child who is not properly socialized can develop personality problems. This can result the individual to direct antisocial impulses or urges, either inward or outward. If it is inward, the child may become neurotic, while if its directed outward, the child may become a criminal.

Behavior which does not adhere to the cultral norms or are not accepted by the society as a while is reffered to as deviant behavior. These behaviors may arise due to a diseased state of mind, improper education, lack of socialization and absence of a role model.

Specific examples of deviance behavior (Examples in general): Deviance behavior differs between societies and cultures. The most common and universally accepted deviance behavior includes theft, murder, rape and assaulting people. In general, any act that can upset the society can be regarded as deviant.