Defining Abnormality With Consideration of Cultural Differences

Defining differences between different cultures taking cross-cultural differences into consideration is always a problem when defining abnormalities. For example, in Java, it is common to soak up gasoline and put on fire before playing football. Here, though this is considered an error and an exception, it is routine for Java users. This concept may define not only Oriental culture but also other cultural definitions as English abnormalities in other Western societies.

Psychologists often face the task of universally defining abnormalities. One aspect of cultural relativism is that different culture and abnormal beliefs of subculture are different. Fully acceptable behavior recognized in one cultural facility may be considered abnormal in another cultural facility. Therefore, when diagnosing abnormal situations, psychologists may never decide whether their definition technology is accurate or effective.

Defining differences between different cultures taking cross-cultural differences into consideration is always a problem when defining abnormalities. For example, in Java, it is common to soak up gasoline and put on fire before playing football. Here, though this is considered an error and an exception, it is routine for Java users. This concept is not applicable only to all members of society, so culture is learned and communicated to others. The differences between people of a particular country and culture are much larger than the differences between the groups. Polish people and Britons have much in common with respect to historical heritage, but they differ in many aspects of social life, and these differences naturally affect behavior and culture. Cultural differences are greatly related to superstition. Many traditions and superstitions of today