Psychologists find that agreeing on the differences between typical and abnormal behaviors is surprisingly difficult. however, deciding that an individual’s behaviors and mental processes are abnormal is essential because

Gregory was caught smoking marijuana on his school’s campus during lunch. this is not the first time gregory has violated the school’s drug-free policy. his principal has decided to expel him, and he may face fines and time in a juvenile detention facility. gregory faced consequences when he was sent to juvenile detention after repeatedly violating the school’s drug-free policy.