What Makes a Behavior or Thought Abnormal? Discuss Some of the Criteria

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Essay

What makes a behavior or thought abnormal? Discuss some of the criteria used to judge abnormality in behavior.

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Definitions:

Positive First Impression

The initial favorable perception or judgment formed about someone at the beginning of a social interaction.

Facial Expressions

Visible changes in the face that convey an individual's emotional state, intentions, or social communications.

Favorite Aunt

A term often used to describe an aunt with whom one shares a close and favorable relationship, exceeding typical familial bonds.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of stimulation required to detect a particular stimulus 50% of the time.