Tad Is Convinced That a Majority of Abnormal Behavior Is

question 146

Multiple Choice

Tad is convinced that a majority of abnormal behavior is resultant from either structural abnormalities or chemical imbalances in the brain. His view of abnormal behavior is consistent with the __________ perspective.

• A) humanistic
• B) cognitive
• C) biological
• D) behavioral

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Definitions:

Minor Control

A lesser degree of regulation or command over a situation or process.

Ellen Langer

A psychologist known for her work on the illusion of control, aging, and mindfulness.

Judith Rodin

An influential psychologist and the first female president of an Ivy League university, notable for her research in health psychology.

Emotion-Focused Coping

Coping strategies oriented toward managing the emotions that accompany the perception of stress.