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Originally Posted by ocdwifeofsociopath
I was giving those definitions to clear up previous definitions of normal that were only derogatory. I was also posting them for those who had a hangup with the definitions of the words i had used to begin with. I understand there are those who get hung up on words because of negative uses and i simply put those out there so they could see that there was more than one definition. I was not saying those definitions are scientific prove of my original post. That's why i suggested research on mental illnesses. That's where you'll find the evidence that a lot of them are developmental. As in, how the brain develops. Again, this can be caused by environment, nurture, or genetics, or a mix. This goes for any singularity, personality trait, etc. as well. It's true that science gives room for new theories and nothing is Fact. However, this is what we know as of now, and that's all I was stating. As I also said, there is new evidence that some mental health issues can be caused by an actual disease such as a virus. I did not intend to limit it to all. And I truly did not mean personal offense against any illness, disorder, etc. My point by saying it was scientific proof, was basically like saying that it is scientific proof that my crooked finger was caused by it being smashed and broken in a door at 4 years old.
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The definition I posted was abnormal not normal. That would be the one to post alternate definitions about.
I think you are confusing the difference between fact and theory in science. In your example:
breaking a finger by smashed in a door is a fact. Except that you were four it is the only fact I have.
The reason you had your finger in the door would be a theory. Currently I do not have enough information to support any theory. If you told me your brother was mad at you I might conclude he put your finger in the door. As I gather more facts I can modify my theory or support my theory as needed.
There are facts about MI such as separated twins can have the same MI. Fact. That there is a genetic/ bio combination is a theory just like evolution is a theory. So far the facts we have related to each support their respective theories. But science allows them to change. Quick lesson on scientific method.
You said "not developing normally". I'm not sure that is even a theory. It might be a hypothesis. Either way it does not have many supporting facts compared to environmental impacts. And I repeat: normal is based on how your culture defines it. A moving target. It has certainly changed in my lifetime.
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