Which of the Following Statements Is True of Abnormal Behavior

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of abnormal behavior?

• A)Abnormal behavior typically involves personal distress over a relatively short period of time.
• B)Abnormal behavior conforms to what is considered acceptable in a culture or society.
• C)Atypical behavior is the only criterion that needs to be present for behavior to be labeled "abnormal."
• D)Abnormal behavior interferes with a person's ability to function effectively in the worlD.

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Definitions:

Client-Centered Therapy

A form of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes the importance of the therapist’s unconditional positive regard towards the client.

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the identification and restructuring of negative or irrational thoughts and beliefs that contribute to emotional distress and mental health disorders.

Exposure Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that helps individuals confront their fears and anxieties by gradual and repeated exposure to the feared object or context without any danger.

Dialectical Behavior

A comprehensive cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to treat individuals with severe emotional dysregulation, focusing on acceptance and change.