The Criterion That a Particular Behavior Be Atypical or Not

question 98

Multiple Choice

The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to define abnormality because

• A)behavior that occurs infrequently is considered abnormal in every culture.
• B)the atypical behavior must also cause harm or impairment to be considered abnormal.
• C)behaviors vary very little from one individual to another within each culture.
• D)many people behave in ways that deviate from the average, but this doesn't mean that they have a disorder.

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Definitions:

Splitting

A psychological phenomenon in which an individual tends to view people or situations in extreme, all-good or all-bad terms.

Psychic Disorganization

A state characterized by a breakdown in mental and emotional stability, often manifesting as disordered thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, often leading to impulsive actions and problems in interpersonal relationships.

Self-inflicted Wrist Lacerations

Injuries characterized by cuts or gashes on the wrist, often resulting from self-harming behavior.