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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is an example of violation of societal standards?

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

    What can cause other people to feel uncomfortable or uneasy?

    <p>Going against conventional behavior</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?

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

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

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

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

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

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