Go to the following website and view the video clip from the movie "Patch Adams", then answer the discussion questions providing your rationale for each answer (20 pts).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx2FhY_akDYLinks to an external site.

Overview

This clip can be used to illustrate aspects of the Big Five personality dimensions as well as to explore societal norms and their violation in the definition of normality/abnormality. Patch Adams is attending his graduation ceremony from medical school and has dressed in a way that exposes his bare backside as he walks off the stage with his diploma.

Context

A maverick throughout his medical school career, Patch Adams walks to the podium to accept his diploma at the graduation ceremony.

Discussion Questions

a. Which factors of the Big Five might describe Patch's personality?

b. What social norm did Patch violate?

c. What consequences might arise from violating societal norms?

d. How is abnormality defined? Is Patch's behavior abnormal?