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What is one reason something may be considered abnormal?
What is one reason something may be considered abnormal?
- It is universally accepted
- It deviates from the average (correct)
- It is popular
- It follows social norms
What defines behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunctions as disordered?
What defines behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunctions as disordered?
- Associated with present distress and impairment in functioning (correct)
- Being culturally expected
- Not causing any pain or suffering
- Being popular among peers
What is psychopathology?
What is psychopathology?
- A form of entertainment
- The scientific study of psychological disorders (correct)
- A common cultural practice
- A type of popular psychology
Which professionals are part of the field of psychopathology, as mentioned in the text?
Which professionals are part of the field of psychopathology, as mentioned in the text?
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What movement emerged in the 1990s, reacting against the trend towards practice in psychology?
What movement emerged in the 1990s, reacting against the trend towards practice in psychology?
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Which aspect defines abnormal behavior based on social norms?
Which aspect defines abnormal behavior based on social norms?
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What aspect makes a behavior disordered within its cultural context?
What aspect makes a behavior disordered within its cultural context?
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What concept describes a behavior that occurs infrequently and deviates from the average?
What concept describes a behavior that occurs infrequently and deviates from the average?
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Who are some professionals within the field of psychopathology?
Who are some professionals within the field of psychopathology?
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'Unexpected in their cultural context' refers to a characteristic of which psychological concept?
'Unexpected in their cultural context' refers to a characteristic of which psychological concept?
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