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You are a psychologist who is evaluating the behavior of a new client.The client tells you that he does not like to wear clothing and that he walks around nude most of the time.In addition,he tells you that he lives in a society in which clothing is required and nudity is seen as abnormal.Which of the following is NOT a criterion by which you evaluate your client's behavior as abnormal?


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Mixed Results

Outcomes of a study or research that do not clearly support the hypothesis or show inconsistent findings between different measures or samples.

Preexisting Schema

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, based on prior experiences and knowledge.

Prior Expectations

Presumptions or beliefs about future events or outcomes, formed based on past experiences or acquired knowledge.

Radically Disconfirms

A term that appears to indicate a strong or complete contradiction of expectations or beliefs, potentially leading to a change in those beliefs.

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