Defining Abnormal Behavior as Some Behavior That Is Different Than

question 91

Multiple Choice

Defining abnormal behavior as some behavior that is different than the way somebody is supposed to act invokes which criterion to establish abnormality?

• A) Violation of social and cultural norms
• B) Personal distress
• C) Dysfunction
• D) Level of impairment

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Definitions:

Legal System

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Law of Equity

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