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> "Disorder," at its most basic, simply describes a lack of order That's not what disorder means here, though. In the case of psychology, a "disorder" it's a
by drewcoo 2y ago
> "Disorder," at its most basic, simply describes a lack of order
That's not what disorder means here, though.
In the case of psychology, a "disorder" it's a difference from the status quo. "Normal" is a very hazily-defined human range and anything else is "abnormal." And the recognized boundaries of normal move over time and with context.
Being gay used to be considered a disorder.
Today, believing you experience magical miracles is a disorder unless it's in a religious context.