Margaret is a 27-year-old soccer mom who never misses her daughter's games. Her friends argue that her behavior is embarrassing, and she is making a fool of herself when she repeatedly yells and jumps to her feet. Margaret insists that no one is paying attention to her behavior and states, "It's a soccer game-people are expected to get excited!" Which of the following should determine whether Margaret's behavior is abnormal?

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The context in which Margaret's behavior is performed should determine whether it is abnormal or not. In this case, Margaret's behavior is within the expected norms of a soccer game, where people often get excited and yell. Therefore, her behavior is not abnormal in this context. Social status and gender differences may influence behavior, but they are not the determining factors for abnormality. Individual differences also play a role, but they are not relevant in this particular situation as Margaret's behavior is not causing harm to herself or others.

Margaret Is a 27-Year-Old Soccer Mom Who Never Misses Her