Why Are Cognitive Disorders Included in a Textbook on Abnormal

question 50

Multiple Choice

Why are cognitive disorders included in a textbook on abnormal psychology?

• A) because they are statistically rare
• B) because they all represent some form of brain dysfunction
• C) because they often include profound changes in behaviour and personality
• D) because they used to be considered forms of insanity

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Definitions:

Consistency

The quality of always acting or behaving in the same way, leading to predictable and reliable outcomes in various situations.

Possible Selves

An individual's conceptions about who they might become, who they would like to become, and who they are afraid of becoming.

Group Identification

The psychological process by which an individual identifies with a specific group, adopting its norms, values, and behaviors as their own.

Self-efficacy

A person's confidence in their ability to carry out actions required to achieve particular outcomes.