10 Questions
Which criteria for determining abnormal behavior focuses on behaviors that are rare in a population?
Statistical rarity
What does 'normality as social conformity' mean?
Behaving in a way that conforms to societal norms
What is described as a process in the text related to normality?
Personal comfort
Which of the following is NOT listed as a criterion for determining abnormal behavior?
Social conformity
In the context of abnormal behavior, what does 'norm-violation' refer to?
Behaviors that go against societal norms
Which criterion for determining abnormal behavior is based on the idea that certain behaviors are non-conforming but still considered normal?
Normality as social conformity
What aspect of normativity is highlighted in the text by associating it with personal comfort and validation of feelings?
Normality as social conformity
Which criterion for determining abnormal behavior emphasizes behaviors that are uncommon in a population?
Norm-violation
In the context of abnormal behavior, what does 'statistical rarity' refer to?
Behaviors that deviate from the average
Which concept related to normality emphasizes the importance of reflecting on one's reasons for certain actions?
Normality as a process
This quiz provides an overview of sources related to abnormal psychology, including textbooks such as Barlow, Durand & Hofmann (2018) and Comer & Comer (2017), as well as DSM-V and DSM-V-TR. It covers concepts like normal behavior, normality as social conformity, and personal comfort in relation to abnormal psychology.
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