Which of the Following Statements About the Unusualness Criteria for Determining

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the unusualness criteria for determining abnormality is correct?

• A) It is the only criteria used to determine abnormality
• B) It is the best criteria for determining abnormality
• C) Statistical deviance or rarity is sufficient to judge abnormality
• D) Just because a behavior is unusual does not necessarily mean that it is considered abnormal.

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Definitions:

Anterior Hypothalamus

A region at the front of the hypothalamus involved in regulating temperature, reproductive behaviors, and sleep.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other neurons, muscle cells, or gland cells.

Sexual Orientation

A person's pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others, which can include heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and more.

Genetic Differences

Variations in the DNA sequences among individuals, which contribute to the diversity of organisms' traits and characteristics.