Which of the Following Illustrates the Difficulty in Defining Abnormal

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the difficulty in defining abnormal behaviour as behaviour that is statistically infrequent?

• A)IQ below 70 is considered mentally retarded.
• B)It is unusual for people to have delusions.
• C)Math prodigies are rare in the population.
• D)Bedwetting is common in young children.

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Definitions:

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants and are used as sedatives, anesthetics, or anticonvulsants.

Amphetamines

A class of stimulant drugs that affect the central nervous system, often used to treat conditions like ADHD but also prone to abuse and addiction.

Alcohol Use Disorder

A health disorder marked by a lacking capacity to cease or manage alcohol consumption in spite of negative effects on social, work, or physical well-being.

Withdrawal

The process of reducing or eliminating the intake of a substance to which one has become dependent or addicted, often accompanied by physiological and psychological effects.