Recall the "Three Ds" of Psychological Disorders Mentioned in the Textbook

question 88

Multiple Choice

Recall the "three Ds" of psychological disorders mentioned in the textbook. The extent to which a behavior falls outside society's standards or rules is referred to as its:

• A)distress.
• B)dysfunction.
• C)deviance.
• D)disability.

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Definitions:

Conventional Crowd

A collection of individuals who come together for a specific event or purpose, often characterized by standardized behaviors.

Casual Crowd

A temporary gathering of individuals drawn together by a specific event or interest without a clear organizational structure.

Psychosocial Theory

A framework that explores the interaction between psychological developments and social environments across an individual's lifespan.

Emergent Norm Theory

A theory in sociology suggesting that norms and behaviors in crowds and social groups emerge spontaneously and are negotiated among members, rather than being inherent or fixed.