Abnormal Psychology and Behavior Quiz
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What is the defining characteristic of a psychological disorder according to the text?

  • Inability to function in a cultural context (correct)
  • Emotional disturbances
  • Cultural conformity
  • Frequent occurrence in the population

    • Why is shyness not necessarily classified as abnormal according to the text?

  • It causes emotional disturbances
  • It results in cognitive breakdown
  • It is culturally expected (correct)
  • It is a common behavior

    • What does 'psychological dysfunction' refer to according to the text?

  • Cultural conformity
  • Lack of emotional distress
  • Cognitive, emotional, or behavioral breakdown (correct)
  • Frequent occurrence in the population

    • Why is infrequent occurrence sometimes considered abnormal according to the text?

    <p>It deviates from the average</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adds an important component to the classification of abnormal behavior according to the text?

    <p>Distress and impairment in functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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