Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Making an individual’s life and surroundings as close to normal as possible. Modification or reduction to the normal standard.  

Inclusive of all characteristics, except those that would prevent a person from functioning in society.  

According to Gagnon and Simon, widely practiced deviant behavior.  

Any form of behavior that results in effectiveness in responding to internal or external stimuli. Any behavior that is constructive, purposeful, and does not interfere with other social activities.  

Anxiety as experienced by most people controls behavior without producing maladjustment pathological anxiety.  

A widely shared pattern of behavior.    

The sharing of meanings in a social setting without the use of words. In interpersonal relationships, the use of communication techniques that do not involve words. A grimace, shrug, silence, smile, wink, raised eyebrows, avoidance, turning away, or even fighting are examples of nonverbal communication.  

An administrative term used by-colleges and universities to describe students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees at an age other than that associated with traditional college years.  

A judgment against a plaintiff when he or she is unable to prove a case or when the case is not pursued to trial.  

A classification used when all the symptoms of vaginitis are present but no specific cause can be found. A rare condition in which no particular factor or etiological agent is identifiable; a contact-related allergic response may be involved. The inflammation usually resolves spontaneously. Treatments include topical creams and ointments.