Maria Is a Retired Factory Worker Who Lives with Anxiety

question 148

Multiple Choice

Maria is a retired factory worker who lives with anxiety.Due to the fear of having anxiety attacks,she does not leave her house.This makes her feel trapped in her home,which creates distress.Which criterion would be most appropriate in deciding whether Maria's case represents an example of abnormality?

• A)statistical rarity
• B)subjective discomfort
• C)situational context
• D)social norm deviance

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Multiple Regression Analysis

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