Introduction to Abnormal Psychology: Defining Abnormality

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Which of the following is NOT considered a determinant of abnormality according to the text?

  • Suffering
  • Adaptiveness (correct)
  • Dangerousness
  • Statistical deviancy

What element may help determine the presence of an abnormality in an individual, according to the text?

  • Happiness
  • Productivity
  • Creativity
  • Suffering (correct)

Who is the well-known American actor mentioned in the text?

  • Tom Hanks
  • Will Smith
  • Jim Carrey
  • Robin Williams (correct)

Which of the following is a normal part of life, according to the text?

<p>Suffering from anxiety while waiting for a child's birth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was not known to the public about Robin Williams, according to the text?

<p>His depression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How may suffering be related to abnormality, as per the text?

<p>Suffering may help determine the presence of an abnormality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of statistical deviancy?

<p>Someone with an intellectual disability deviating from normal intelligence levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of behavior can cause significant impairments in normal activities of daily living?

<p>Frequent visits to the casino to relieve stress (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of violation of societal standards?

<p>Wearing a red garment at a funeral (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of behavior may be indicative of an abnormality if it is uncommonly observed in a group of individuals?

<p>Displaying rude behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause other people to feel uncomfortable or uneasy?

<p>Going against conventional behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is considered socially unacceptable or abnormal if it is uncommonly observed in a group of individuals?

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What type of behavior causes interpersonal relationships to become strained and sleeping patterns to become altered?

<p>Avoiding social interaction after losing a job (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of behavior is an example of maladaptive behavior that causes significant impairments in normal activities of daily living?

<p>Suffering from sadness after losing a toy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Giving tips' being socially acceptable for Westerners but considered rude in Japanese culture is an example of:

<p>'Violation of societal standards' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an unusual behavior that is still considered normal despite its rarity?

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