Behavior That Violates Social Standards Describes Which of the Following

question 40

Multiple Choice

Behavior that violates social standards describes which of the following criteria for determining abnormal behavior?

• A) dangerousness
• B) social deviance
• C) maladaptive behavior
• D) unusualness
• E) emotionally distress

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Definitions:

Neurotoxin

A type of toxin that specifically targets neural tissues, potentially causing damage to the nervous system.

Mutagen

An agent, such as radiation or a chemical substance, that causes genetic mutation.

Carcinogen

is any substance, radionuclide, or radiation that promotes carcinogenesis, the formation of cancer, by altering cellular metabolism or damaging DNA directly in cells.

Stock Split

A corporate action that increases the number of a company's shares by issuing more shares to current shareholders, thus reducing the price per share.