What Is the Emphasis of the Definition of Abnormal Behavior

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is the emphasis of the definition of abnormal behavior in the DSM‑IV-TR?

• A) statistical rarity
• B) biological etiology
• C) biological disadvantage in terms of reproduction
• D) personal distress or impairment in social functioning

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Definitions:

Stress

A physical or psychological response to internal or external demands or pressures.

Etiology

The study of the causes or origins of diseases or disorders.

Abnormal Psychology

The study of psychological disorders and unusual patterns of behavior, emotion, and thought.

Prevalence

The proportion of a population found to have a condition or characteristic at a specific time.