The criterion of abnormality stating that a behavior is abnormal if it occurs infrequently among the members of a population is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
statistical deviance
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Suppose that Wanda, Edgar, and Sue are three lonely individuals who all cope with their loneliness in various ways. Wanda has a large greenhouse with numerous plants, and she talks with her plants every morning as though they were close friends. Edgar, by contrast, strongly identifies with his favorite sports teams, and comes to think of his attachments to these teams as relationships. Finally,
Sue copes with her loneliness by watching several situation comedies, where she thinks of the characters on these shows as her "friends." Which of these strategies is likely to be effective at alleviating loneliness? a. Wanda's—but not Edgar's or Sue's b. Edgar's—but not Sue's or Wanda's c. Wanda's and Edgar's—but not Sue's d. All three
Marco has worked extensively as a dog handler for many years. He is well known for his ability to understand dogs. Recently he decided on a trip to a ranch with horses, Marco was able to apply his knowledge and experiences of working with dogs to the horses. This is considered an example of
a. postformal reasoning. b. fluid intelligence. c. crystallized intelligence. d. episodic memory.
The one theory of cognitive disorders that has received great research attention, especially for Alzheimer's disease, by focusing on key brain changes cascading or resulting from various genetic and environmental factors is the
a. serotonin cascade hypothesis. b. peptin cascade hypothesis. c. dopamine cascade hypothesis. d. amyloid cascade hypothesis.
Which of the following is NOT required to reduce intergroup hostility?
a. Working together for a common goal c. Meaningful connections b. Successful outcomes d. Good leadership within the group