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?

<p>They are helpful but not definitive in defining abnormality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The difficulty will always remain elusive (B)</p> 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?

<p>Suffering is not a feature of abnormality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Maladaptive behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They dislike taking medications because they enjoy their manic 'highs' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Suffering alone is sufficient to consider something as abnormal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Maladaptiveness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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