One of the Criteria Used to Define Abnormal Behavior Is

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Multiple Choice

One of the criteria used to define abnormal behavior is dysfunction.For a behavior to be considered dysfunctional, 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:

Opossums

Marsupials native to the Americas known for their ability to play dead as a defensive mechanism and their omnivorous diet.

Clear-cutting

A forestry or logging practice where most or all trees in an area are uniformly cut down.

Old-growth Characteristics

Features typical of ancient forests, such as large trees, significant amounts of dead wood, and high biodiversity.

Conservation Biologists

Scientists who study methods of protecting and restoring biodiversity, focusing on the integrated management of habitats and wildlife.