The Term Norm Communicates _____

question 27

Multiple Choice

The term norm communicates _____.

• A) a common behavior that results from biological or social pressure
• B) the presence and severity of atypical behavior
• C) that some behaviors are more desirable than others
• D) that individual differences in behavior may result from cognitive or social deficits

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Definitions:

Free Recall Tests

Psychological tests in which participants are asked to remember and reproduce information in any order without specific cues or prompts.

Clustering

The process of grouping objects or information based on similarities.

Elderly Adults

A demographic group typically characterized by ages 65 and older, often focusing on aspects related to aging, health, and social care.

Horizon

The line where the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet; metaphorically, the limit of a person's knowledge, experience, or interest.