Which of the Following Statements Regarding Criteria for Determining Abnormal

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding criteria for determining abnormal behavior is false ?

• A)Psychologists use multiple criteria in determining whether behavior is abnormal.
• B)The one determining feature of abnormal behavior is unusualness.
• C)Most people feel anxious or depressed from time to time.
• D)The same behavior may be judged normal under one circumstance and abnormal under another circumstance.
• E)Psychologists take into account the cultural context when making judgments about abnormal behavior.

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Definitions:

Object Names

The labels or titles given to physical objects or abstract concepts to identify them within a language or discourse.

Comprehension

The ability to understand and grasp the meaning of information or an idea.

Aphasia

A language disorder that results from damage to portions of the brain that are responsible for language, impairing the ability to communicate.

Mentally Retarded

An outdated and offensive term for what is now more accurately described as intellectual disability, characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.