Atypical behavior is an abnormality in a person's actions, which can be controlled or modulated by the will of the individual. While abnormal behaviors can be difficult to control, they are distinct from other abnormal actions that cannot be affected by the individual's will.
Synonyms: Behavioral changes Behavioural abnormality Behavioural symptoms Behavioral abnormality Behavioural disorders Behavioural/Psychiatric abnormality Behavioural disturbances Behavioral disturbances Behavioural changes Behavioral problems Behavioral symptoms Behavioral/psychiatric abnormalities Psychiatric disturbances Behavioral disorders Psychiatric disorders Behavioural/psychiatric abnormality Behavioural problems
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Atypical behaviors should include or directly affect observable actions. While behavioral disorders often encompass abnormal thoughts, feelings, perceptions, or other cognitions, these alone would not be considered atypical behavioral features.
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