Using the "Core Feature" of Abnormal Behavior in Identifying Mental

question 526

Multiple Choice

Using the "core feature" of abnormal behavior in identifying mental disorders, the occurrence of abnormal behavior would be defined as behavior that

• A)makes daily life more difficult and which indicates a loss of control.
• B)causes a person extreme personal discomfort and is socially nonconforming.
• C)is illegal and\or persistently nonconforming.
• D)is statistically different from the average of the general population.

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Definitions:

Trial-And-Error

A problem-solving method involving repeated, varied attempts which are continued until success, or until the agent stops trying.

Formal Operational Thought

In Piaget’s theory, the fourth and final stage of cognitive development, characterized by more systematic logical thinking and by the ability to understand and systematically manipulate abstract concepts.

Metacognition

The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, often referred to as "thinking about thinking."

Hypothetical Thought

The ability to consider ideas, scenarios, and possibilities that do not necessarily reflect current reality or direct experiences.