When Determining Normality or Abnormality, What Does Almost Every Theoretical

question 71

Multiple Choice

When determining normality or abnormality, what does almost every theoretical orientation to psychology have in common?

• A) the belief that American society contains the most abnormal and dysfunctional behavior
• B) the belief that culture is responsible for most abnormal behaviors
• C) the belief that the degree of dysfunctional behavior is what primarily determines abnormality
• D) the belief that it is impossible to distinguish between normal and abnormal behaviors

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