Your Textbook Author Defines Abnormal Behavior as a ________

question 4

Multiple Choice

Your textbook author defines abnormal behavior as a ________.

• A) statistically frequent pattern of pathological emotion, thought, or action
• B) pattern of pathological emotion, thought, or action that results in increased functioning
• C) pattern of pathological behaviors, thoughts, or emotions for one of three different reasons: deviance, dysfunction, and distress
• D) pattern of rigid thought that prohibits one from developing meaningful relationships

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Definitions:

Double-Consciousness

Term coined by W.E.B. Du Bois to describe the internal conflict experienced by subordinated groups in an oppressive society, particularly African Americans.

Dehumanization

The process of depriving a group or individual of positive human qualities, often to justify inequality or maltreatment.

Dialectical Recognition

Dialectical recognition is the process of understanding entities, ideas, or phenomena through the examination of their inherent contradictions and their resolution, leading to a new synthesis or understanding.

Micro-Social Encounters

Direct, face-to-face interactions between individuals in small settings.