DrOrazzo Is Using an Objective Method of Defining Abnormality

question 792

Multiple Choice

Dr.Orazzo is using an objective method of defining abnormality.However, this method will not tell her about the meanings of the deviations she obtained; nor does it tell her where to draw the line between normality and abnormality.The method of defining abnormality that Dr.Orazzo is using is

• A) social nonconformity.
• B) cultural relativity.
• C) statistical abnormality.
• D) mental nonconformity.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A form of behavior therapy that involves using unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a severely traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Resilience

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to significant stress and adversity.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often as a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medication.