16 Questions
Which of the following is NOT considered a determinant of abnormality according to the text?
Adaptiveness
What element may help determine the presence of an abnormality in an individual, according to the text?
Suffering
Who is the well-known American actor mentioned in the text?
Robin Williams
Which of the following is a normal part of life, according to the text?
Suffering from anxiety while waiting for a child's birth
What was not known to the public about Robin Williams, according to the text?
His depression
How may suffering be related to abnormality, as per the text?
Suffering may help determine the presence of an abnormality
Which of the following is an example of statistical deviancy?
Someone with an intellectual disability deviating from normal intelligence levels
Which type of behavior can cause significant impairments in normal activities of daily living?
Frequent visits to the casino to relieve stress
What is an example of violation of societal standards?
Wearing a red garment at a funeral
Which type of behavior may be indicative of an abnormality if it is uncommonly observed in a group of individuals?
Displaying rude behavior
What can cause other people to feel uncomfortable or uneasy?
Going against conventional behavior
Which behavior is considered socially unacceptable or abnormal if it is uncommonly observed in a group of individuals?
Displaying rude behavior
What type of behavior causes interpersonal relationships to become strained and sleeping patterns to become altered?
Avoiding social interaction after losing a job
What type of behavior is an example of maladaptive behavior that causes significant impairments in normal activities of daily living?
Suffering from sadness after losing a toy
'Giving tips' being socially acceptable for Westerners but considered rude in Japanese culture is an example of:
'Violation of societal standards'
What is an example of an unusual behavior that is still considered normal despite its rarity?
Displaying rude behavior
This quiz provides an introduction to the concept of abnormal psychology by exploring the definition of abnormality. It uses the case of well-known actor Robin Williams to illustrate how mental illness can be hidden from the public eye.
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