Which of the Following Approaches to Defining Abnormality Is INCORRECTLY

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approaches to defining abnormality is INCORRECTLY paired with one of that approach's serious drawbacks?

• A) Statistical deviancy fails to account for the fact that something can be rare but not harmful.
• B) Impairment fails to account for the fact that some mental illnesses are not associated with impairment in functioning.
• C) Psychological distress fails to account for the subjectivity of quantifying distress.
• D) Cultural deviancy fails to account for how the norms of cultures vary.

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Definitions:

Violence

Behavioral actions that involve physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Arguments

Reasons or sets of reasons given in support of or against an idea, action, or theory.

Festinger And Carlsmith

Researchers known for their 1959 cognitive dissonance experiment which explored the impact of forced compliance on attitude change.

Boring Task

A task that is perceived as monotonous, repetitive, uninteresting, or lacking stimulation, often leading to disengagement or lack of motivation.