What Is the Primary Difficulty with Applying the Criterion of "Social

question 146

Multiple Choice

What is the primary difficulty with applying the criterion of "social norm deviance" to define abnormal behavior?

• A) Norms are difficult to enumerate.
• B) Cultures accept and view all behaviors as normal.
• C) Behavior that is considered disordered in one culture may be acceptable in another.
• D) Norms do not guide behavior except in rare instances.

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Definitions:

Defenses

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Aversive Inferiority Feelings

Negative feelings about oneself that arise from comparisons with others perceived as superior, leading to low self-esteem or jealousy.

Adlerian Therapy

A psychological approach developed by Alfred Adler, focusing on childhood influences, feelings of inferiority, and the pursuit of significance.

Adlerian Therapists

Therapists who practice Alfred Adler’s Individual Psychology, focusing on the individual’s sense of belonging and striving for significance.