Which of the Following Is a Valid Criticism Leveled Against

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid criticism leveled against the sociocultural approaches of abnormality?

• A)They argue that it is not enough to look only at what is going on within individuals or their immediate surroundings.
• B)They blame the victim and place responsibility for psychopathology within the individual.
• C)They relieve society of its responsibility to change the social conditions that put individuals at risk for psychopathology.
• D)They provide only a vague understanding about the exact ways in which social and cultural forces lead to psychological disturbance in individuals.

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Definitions:

Sensory Experience

The interpretation of sensory information (touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound) to form a unique personal experience or perception.

Cognitive Interpretations

The mental processes involved in perceiving, recognizing, and understanding thoughts, behaviors, and events, often influencing how individuals react to their environment.

Motivation

The psychological process that stimulates and directs goal-oriented behaviors, stemming from desires, needs, or rewards.

Orbitofrontal Cortex

The orbitofrontal cortex is a region of the brain involved in the cognitive process of decision-making, processing of rewards and punishments, and emotion regulation.