One Sign of Abnormality Is When a Person Engages in Behavior

question 177

Multiple Choice

One sign of abnormality is when a person engages in behavior that creates a great deal of emotional distress or __________.

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

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Definitions:

All-Or-None

The All-Or-None principle is a rule stating that the strength of a response of a nerve or muscle fiber is not dependent on the strength of the stimulus; if the stimulus exceeds the threshold, a complete response is generated.

Non-Decremental Fashion

Describes a process that does not decrease or diminish in size, importance, or intensity over time or distance.

Strength of Stimulus

A parameter that influences the magnitude of a physiological response, where greater stimuli typically induce stronger responses.

Glial Cells

In the central and peripheral nervous system, these are the non-neuronal cells that provide support and protection for nerve cells.