When There Are No Objective Criteria and We Feel Uncertain

question 97

Multiple Choice

When there are no objective criteria and we feel uncertain, with whom are we most likely to compare ourselves?

• A) Anyone who happens to be available as a standard of comparison
• B) Those who are similar to us on the relevant dimension
• C) Those who are different from us on the relevant dimension d Those who are slightly better than we are on the relevant dimension

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Definitions:

Axis I

A classification used in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition) referring to clinical disorders, including mood, anxiety, and dissociative disorders.

Clinical Disorders

Health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.

Personal Distress

A psychological phenomenon where individuals experience emotional turmoil and discomfort from perceiving another's plight.

Abnormality

A deviation from the norm or average, often indicating the presence of a condition or disorder.