Psychologists label a sexual behavior as abnormal if __________.

A. it is illegal
B. it is persistent, disruptive, and distressing to the person
C. only a small number of people engage in the activity
D. it is not practiced in all cultures of the world


Answer: B

Psychology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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