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- Being “normal” is usually assessed by one’s being in or around the average for any given trait: height, weight, body type, sexuality, physicality, sociability, etc. And we largely assume that, with a few exceptions, it is best to be as normal as possible to fit in with those around you.
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Oct 23, 2011 · An "average" person is a normal person BY DEFINITION. "Normal" means "close to" average (in statistics), but plus or minus. It is this "plus or minus" part that allows "normal" to be NOT average.
Mar 17, 2014 · The myth of normal tells us that that being within the range of what is considered "normal" is a core feature of successfully being a member of society—and that is...
Nov 15, 2011 · Sadness, guilt, rage, disappointment, confusion, doubt, anxiety and other similar experiences and states are all expected and normal, given the nature and demands of life. If "normal" mustn't be...
Apr 16, 2019 · What Does It Mean To Be A Normal Person? That is the question a the heart of the new book — Normal People — from the acclaimed Irish novelist Sally Rooney. She talks to NPR's Rachel Martin.
Feb 18, 2016 · How the Idea of a ‘Normal’ Person Got Invented. The notion that there is a “normal” height or a “normal” salary is a relatively new one, and it's had a profound effect on how people think...
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May 1, 2013 · A normal person is someone who feels happy, relates to others, loves, works, and enjoys life. Mental illness is a disorder of function that does not correspond to precise physical impairments and seems only exaggerations of the normal personality.
Jan 28, 2021 · Are you “normal”? The answer you get will probably depend on whether you ask an “individual difference” psychologist or a psychiatrist – although as we will see, these two approaches are sometimes more similar than they appear. Psychologists now understand rather a lot about personality and mental abilities.
