Hi everyone,
My second blog is on eccentricity "Explain eccentricity from a socio-psychological perspective"
I thought this would be an interesting topic but decided I should get a defintion to help myself (and others) fully understand the concept.
this is what i found on wikipedia:
"eccentricity refers to unusual or odd behavior on the part of an individual. This behavior would typically be perceived as unusual or unnecessary, without being demonstrably maladaptive. Eccentricity is contrasted with "normal" behavior, the nearly universal means by which individuals in society solve given problems and pursue certain priorities in everyday life. For people who consistently display benignly eccentric behavior, there is a label: "eccentrics"."
What does everyone think? Do you have a better definition or do you think this encapsulates eccentricity?
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Jess, this is pretty much how I'd describe eccentricity, however Weeks seems to suggest that not only is there the absence of maladaptativess or mental illness, but that there is also a kind joyfulness or good mental health / happiness....Worth pondering?
Hey Jess,
You topic sounds really interesting. I haven't yet grasped the concept. I was trying to read up about it and I came across examples such as the Oedipus compex and Peter Pan syndrome. Will you be encompassing these? Also are there any well-known examples that you can think of?
Bec
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