Journey into Abnormal Psychology
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 'four Ds' used to define psychological abnormality?

  • Deviance (correct)
  • Dysfunction
  • Distress
  • Danger
  • What is the main purpose of abnormal psychology?

  • To detect, assess, and treat abnormal patterns of functioning (correct)
  • To propose definitions of psychological abnormality
  • To define psychological abnormality
  • To study normal patterns of functioning
  • Why is it difficult to define psychological abnormality?

  • There is no scientific basis for defining abnormality
  • There is no consensus among clinical practitioners (correct)
  • There is a lack of research in this area
  • There are too many definitions proposed
  • Which of the following is NOT a common feature of the 'four Ds' used to define psychological abnormality?

    <p>Desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'deviance' refer to in the context of psychological abnormality?

    <p>Abnormal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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