One of the Criteria Used to Define Abnormal Behavior Is

question 149

Multiple Choice

One of the criteria used to define abnormal behavior is statistical deviance.For a behavior to be considered statistically deviant it must:

• A)occur infrequently among the members of a population
• B)violate the accepted standards of society
• C)cause the individual to experience great despair and unhappiness
• D)prevent the individual from functioning well in typical daily activities

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Definitions:

Valid Generalization

A conclusion drawn from specific instances that is logically sound and supported by evidence.

Purely Competitive Seller

A market participant in an industry where many sellers offer identical products, and no single seller can influence the market price.

MR = MC Rule

An economic principle stating that profit maximization for a firm occurs when its marginal revenue (MR) equals its marginal cost (MC).

Purely Competitive Seller

A seller in a perfectly competitive market where the product offered has no differentiation, and the seller is a price taker with no control over the market price.