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Joseph Benniefield
on Dec 29, 2024
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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the definition of abnormal behavior?
A) Everyone acts in deviant ways once in a while.
B) It is often difficult to draw a line that clearly separates normality from abnormality.
C) People are judged to have psychological disorders only when their behavior becomes extremely deviant, maladaptive, or distressing.
D) For the most part, people with psychological disorders behave in bizarre ways that are very different from the behavior of normal people.
Deviant
Behavior or actions that diverge significantly from societal or cultural norms.
Psychological Disorders
Patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life and create distress for the person experiencing them.
Normality
Refers to what is considered typical, usual, or standard within a specific context or by societal standards.
- Familiarize oneself with the concept, taxonomy, and review of abnormal behavior, taking into account the role of cultural and societal norms.
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DA
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the concept, taxonomy, and review of abnormal behavior, taking into account the role of cultural and societal norms.