to have no problems physically or mentally. Are you O.K. the way you are? Should you
be different? Most of us tend to roles that are acceptable behavior in society. Society
expects us all to play certain roles. Health and science guide says that normality is only
questioned when there is a conflict between roles. Why do we conform to these roles?
We do it because in most societies, including ours, there are rewards for conformity.
People tend to treat us with respect when we play roles that others are comfortable with.
What is abnormal psychology? I think it could be the study of mental illness as
some journals stated. Overall it's the study of mental illnesses and of how people with mental illnesses can be treated. Stated in Health and Science guide mental illness is a much-debated topic in the world of psychology to which a lot of research is still needed. Problems usually come up when people try to define what is normal. Sigmund Freud was considered to be the father of Psychoanalysis, said there was no such thing as a normal person.
Mental illness is considered to be an illness of the mind, which makes it difficult for people to carry out a normal, productive lifestyle. Mental illnesses range from depression to schizophrenia (a very serious mind disorder). It is important to remember that people with such disorders ate stricken with an illness. They have no more control over their illness than when a person gets flu or a cold. When I am