A Drawback to the Purely Statistical Approach to Abnormality Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

A drawback to the purely statistical approach to abnormality is that it might result in different definitions of psychological disorder

• A) from one person to the next.
• B) from one disorder to the next.
• C) from one day to the next.
• D) from one culture to the next.

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Definitions:

Nasal Passages

The channels through which air passes from the nostrils to the nasopharynx, playing a key role in respiration and filtering of airborne particles.

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.

Suddenly Fall Asleep

A phenomenon where an individual unexpectedly falls asleep without warning, often due to sleep disorders such as narcolepsy.

Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or instances of shallow breathing during sleep.