Alberta Is a Psychologist Who Is Trying to Assess Whether

question 77

Multiple Choice

Alberta is a psychologist who is trying to assess whether her patient is exhibiting abnormal behavior.Alberta follows a practical approach.Which of the following will not help Alberta decide if her patient has impaired functioning?

• A) content of the behavior
• B) sociocultural context
• C) behavioral consequences
• D) genetic predispositions

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