Regarding the Criteria That Define Abnormality, It Would Be Correct

question 77

Multiple Choice

Regarding the criteria that define abnormality, it would be correct to state that

• A) no one criterion has yet been developed that fully defines abnormality.
• B) personal distress is the one criterion that defines abnormality.
• C) the criteria differ depending on the cause of the psychological disorder.
• D) the criteria differ depending on whether the individual has a psychological disorder or a psychological dysfunction.

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A calculated value that is used to assess the evidence against the null hypothesis in a statistical test.

Alternative Hypotheses

Statements positing a specific relationship or difference between variables, considered when the null hypothesis is suspected to be false.

Test Statistic

A value derived from sample data used in hypothesis testing to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists between specified populations or parameters.