Which Statement Best Describes the Central Problem in Determining Whether

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the central problem in determining whether or not a sexual practice is abnormal?

• A) The abnormal behavior usually does not threaten society, impair social or occupational functioning, or cause distress to the individual.
• B) While the laws are usually clear about what is illegal, people are often unaware of the laws.
• C) Acceptable, "normal" sexual practices differ between cultures and historical times.
• D) The DSM-5 only lists sexual disorders that are illegal, not ones that are merely unusual or abnormal.

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