Because Customs Differ Across Cultures, Behavior That May Be Normative

question 13

Multiple Choice

Because customs differ across cultures, behavior that may be normative in one culture may be indicative of problems in another. This points to the importance of understanding __________ when defining psychopathology.

• A) sociocultural influences
• B) biological influences
• C) psychological influences
• D) life-cycle influences

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Definitions:

Zone of Indifference

A conceptual range within which individuals are indifferent to authority's decisions or directives, either accepting or obeying them without resistance.

Perceived

Understood or interpreted in a certain way by an individual, based on their personal judgment, feelings, or opinions.

Legitimate

Something that is authorized, legal, and recognized as valid or rightful, based on established rules or standards.

Expert Power

The power that exists when an agent has specialized knowledge or skills that the target needs.