Which Statement Is the MOST Accurate Conclusion About the Current

question 213

Multiple Choice

Which statement is the MOST accurate conclusion about the current state of abnormal psychology in the United States?

• A) There is no single definition of abnormality, no single theoretical understanding of the causes of mental illness, and no single best treatment.
• B) We do know what mental illness is, but we do not understand what causes it or the best way to treat it.
• C) We have not advanced much beyond the demonology era.
• D) Today, we understand what causes mental illness and how best to treat it; we can also define it.

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Definitions:

Personality Matching

The process of aligning or matching individuals based on their personality traits to predict compatibility in various contexts such as work, relationships, or friendship.

Relationship Longevity

The duration and persistence of a social connection, partnership, or marriage over time.

Dark Triad

A grouping of three personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, which are associated with a manipulative, exploitative, and socially aversive behavior.

Psychopathy

A disorder of the personality marked by ongoing antisocial actions, a lack of empathy, alongside bold, uninhibited, and self-centered characteristics.