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Understanding Abnormal Psychology

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Which term refers to the lack of universal agreement about what is meant by abnormality or disorder?

Definition

Elusiveness (correct)

Satisfactoriness

Indication

What is the main problem in defining abnormality?

Lack of agreement about which conditions are disorders

Clear elements or indicators of abnormality

Difficulties in various areas

No single behavior that makes someone abnormal (correct)

Which statement is true about the definition of abnormality?

There is a great deal of general agreement (correct)

There is no agreement at all

There are multiple definitions

There is a lack of definitions

What is the role of indicators of abnormality in defining abnormality?

They are helpful but not definitive in defining abnormality Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the difficulty in defining abnormality?

The difficulty will always remain elusive Signup and view all the answers

Suffering alone is not sufficient to consider something as abnormal. Which of the following is also true about suffering?

Suffering is not a feature of abnormality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is often an indicator of abnormality according to the text?

Maladaptive behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the attitude of manic patients towards losing their manic 'highs' according to the text?

They dislike taking medications because they enjoy their manic 'highs' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about suffering and abnormality according to the text?

Suffering alone is sufficient to consider something as abnormal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a feature of abnormality according to the text?

Maladaptiveness Signup and view all the answers