Throughout History, Most Popular Ideas About Abnormal Behavior Have Been

question 15

Multiple Choice

Throughout history, most popular ideas about abnormal behavior have been ____.

• A) rooted in the beliefs of a given time period and society
• B) based on religious dogma of the day
• C) rooted in supernatural explanations
• D) based on scientific evidence

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Definitions:

Aggressive Mechanisms

Behavioral or psychological strategies employed by individuals or groups to assert dominance or control, often at the expense of others.

Interpersonal Conflicts

A situation when two or more individuals have opposing interests or perspectives, often leading to emotional, physical, or relational discord.

Superordinate Goals

Shared goals that can only be achieved through collaboration, often used to override individual or group conflicts.

Functional Conflict

A healthy, constructive disagreement among group members that leads to better decisions and outcomes.