Which of the Following Examples Is Most Clearly Abnormal According

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples is most clearly abnormal according to the "subjective distress" definition of abnormality?

• A) a mean, callous supervisor who remains unaware that his/her employees hate him/her
• B) a librarian whose religious hallucinations interfere with her ability to work
• C) a child whose IQ is below the cutoff point for mental retardation
• D) a high-functioning accountant who feels depressed about several aspects of his/her life

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Definitions:

Tendrils

Thin, spirally coiling structures that extend from the stems or leaves of climbing plants and serve as means for grasping and support.

Sweet Peas

Fragrant flowering plants known scientifically as Lathyrus odoratus, popular in gardens for their colorful and aromatic flowers.

Leaf Abscission

The process by which plants naturally shed their leaves as a part of seasonal changes, growth regulation, or in response to stress conditions.

Chlorophyll

A green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants and algae, responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis.