Using the "Core Feature" of Abnormal Behavior in Identifying Mental

question 526

Multiple Choice

Using the "core feature" of abnormal behavior in identifying mental disorders, the occurrence of abnormal behavior would be defined as behavior that

• A)makes daily life more difficult and which indicates a loss of control.
• B)causes a person extreme personal discomfort and is socially nonconforming.
• C)is illegal and\or persistently nonconforming.
• D)is statistically different from the average of the general population.

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Definitions:

Phenotypic Variation

The observable differences in appearance and behavior among individuals of the same species due to genetic and environmental influences.

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

Phenotypic Variation

The observable differences in the appearance, function, or behavior among individuals of the same species, often due to genetic and environmental influences.

Genetic Differences

Genetic differences are variations in the sequences of DNA among individuals or populations, leading to diversity in traits and susceptibilities to diseases.