When Using the Psychological Disorder Criteria, When Would an Individual

question 94

Multiple Choice

When using the psychological disorder criteria, when would an individual be assessed as having psychological dysfunction?

• A)when his or her thought processes are totally out of touch with reality
• B)when he or she is extremely distressed
• C)when his or her behaviour violates social norms
• D)when he or she avoids interactions with other people

---

Definitions:

Deductive

A logical process in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the stated premises; inference by reasoning from general to specific.

Experimental

Pertaining to a method of research in which variables are manipulated and the effects on other variables are observed; crucial in establishing causality in psychology and other sciences.

Syllogism

A form of logical reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises) with a common term.

Reasoning

The process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment.