The Problem with Defining Abnormal Behavior Is That ____

question 31

Multiple Choice

The problem with defining abnormal behavior is that ____.

• A) too many disorders have similar phenotypes
• B) some behaviors are not abnormal, but simply variants
• C) biological factors related to abnormal behavior are not known
• D) mental illness is multifactorial, and therefore, cannot be defined
• E) twin concordance studies mental illness is due mostly to environmental components

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Definitions:

Checkerboard Of Prejudice

A metaphorical description of how prejudiced attitudes and behaviors are distributed unevenly across a society, like a checkerboard, reflecting various degrees and types of prejudice.

Antagonism

Active hostility or opposition between conflicting parties or forces.

Fears

Unpleasant emotions caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.

Scapegoat Theory

A theory that suggests individuals or groups are unfairly blamed for problems that they did not cause, serving as a mechanism for others to redirect frustration and aggression.