Why Should Norms Be Interpreted with Caution

question 86

Multiple Choice

Why should norms be interpreted with caution?

• A)They are usually derived from representative samples.
• B)They apply broadly to all cultural and racial groups.
• C)They have not been in use very long by researchers and medical professionals.
• D)They can mask substantial individual differences in attainment.

Understand the historical development and implications of psychological diagnostic criteria, including changes within the DSM.

Recognize the symptoms and treatments of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Describe the factors associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors, as well as non-suicidal self-injury.

Identify strategies and perspectives in addressing mental health issues, including the biopsychosocial approach and medical model.

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Definitions:

Experimentation

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Non-conformity

Behaviors or actions that do not comply with prevailing norms, expectations, or standards, often viewed in the context of individualism and innovation.

Social Approval

The positive recognition or endorsement from a social group or society, which can influence individuals' behavior and decisions.

Intense Pressure

A forceful condition that demands a high level of performance or decision-making, often within a constrained timeframe.