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What is the definition of psychological dysfunction?
What is the definition of psychological dysfunction?
- A response that is not typical or culturally expected
- Unexpected behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunctions
- An accepted definition
- A breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a psychological disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a psychological disorder?
- Typical or culturally expected response (correct)
- Psychological dysfunction
- Increased risk of suffering, death, pain, or impairment
- Distress or impairment
What does it mean for a response to be atypical or not culturally expected?
What does it mean for a response to be atypical or not culturally expected?
- The response is associated with increased risk of suffering, death, pain, or impairment
- The response is typical and culturally expected
- The response is associated with distress or impairment
- The response is unexpected in its cultural context (correct)
Which of the following is NOT included in the accepted definition of psychological disorder?
Which of the following is NOT included in the accepted definition of psychological disorder?
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What is the purpose of studying abnormal psychology?
What is the purpose of studying abnormal psychology?
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