In Understanding Abnormality, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 201

Multiple Choice

In understanding abnormality, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Nonconformity does not always indicate a disorder, and conformity is not a sure sign of mental health.
• B)Within a culture, a behavior may be defined as abnormal in one situational context but not another.
• C)Behaviors defined as abnormal in one culture are, by definition, abnormal in all cultures.
• D)In all cultures, a consistent failure to communicate or behave predictably is considered abnormal.

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Definitions:

Memory Research

The study of how the brain acquires, stores, and retrieves information, focusing on understanding memory processes.

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition characterized by the inability to form new memories following the onset of an injury or disease, while memories from before remain intact.

Cramming

A study technique involving intense memorization and learning in a short period, usually right before an examination.

Learning and Memory

The processes by which new information is encoded, stored, and retrieved, essential for adapting and responding to new experiences.