Abnormal Psychology
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used in defining mental disorder?

  • Statistical deviancy
  • Physical pain (correct)
  • Social discomfort
  • Maladaptiveness
  • What does the term 'abnormal' literally mean?

  • Psychologically painful
  • Dangerous
  • Mentally unstable
  • Away from the normal (correct)
  • Which area of difficulty is often an indicator of abnormality?

  • Unpredictability
  • Dangerousness
  • Social discomfort
  • Irrationality (correct)
  • What is the field concerned with the nature, development, and treatment of mental disorders?

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

    What is the best current definition of mental disorder based on the text?

    <p>Contains several characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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