Abnormal Behavior in Society
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What percentage of Canadians are reported to have experienced a psychological disorder at some point in their lives?

  • 15%
  • 5%
  • 45%
  • 33% (correct)
  • Which age range was reported to have the highest prevalence of psychological disorders according to the Canadian Community Health Survey?

  • 25-44 years
  • 15-24 years
  • 45-64 years (correct)
  • 65+ years
  • What percentage of Canadian adults were diagnosed with either an anxiety or a depressive disorder between the ages of 20 and 64 in 2011/2012?

  • 3%
  • 10%
  • 12% (correct)
  • 7%
  • What proportion of the population is estimated to never seek the help of a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist based on the text?

    <p>Majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best summarizes the impact of abnormal behavior according to the text?

    <p>Virtually everyone is affected by abnormal behavior in some way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is preferred over 'mental disorder' when referring to abnormal behaviour patterns?

    <p>Psychological disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text suggest using 'psychological disorder' instead of 'mental disorder'?

    <p>To place the study of abnormal behavior within psychology's domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of abnormal psychology?

    <p>Studying abnormal behavior patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model does the medical model perspective primarily associate abnormal behavior patterns with?

    <p>Medical illnesses or disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the traditional distinction between mental and physical phenomena?

    <p>It is increasingly being questioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

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