Norms Refer To

question 20

Multiple Choice

Norms refer to:

• A) Specific cultural conventions or statements that people who shared a culture hold true or false
• B) Culturally defined standards about what is good or bad or desirable or undesirable
• C) The written and unwritten rules that specify appropriate group behavior
• D) Artifacts of different cultural groups

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Definitions:

Abnormal Behavior

Actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered normal or typical.

Personal Distress

A negative emotional response individuals feel when witnessing others in distress, motivating them to alleviate both their own and others' suffering.

Function Normally

The ability of an organism, system, or mechanism to operate or perform within its expected parameters, without impairment or dysfunction.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association detailing criteria for diagnosing mental disorders.