Dr. Orazzo is using an objective method of defining abnormality
However, this method will not tell her about the meanings of the deviations she obtained; nor does it tell her where to draw the line between normality and abnormality. The method of defining abnormality that Dr. Orazzo is using is
a. social nonconformity.
b. cultural relativity.
c. statistical abnormality.
d. mental nonconformity.
ANSWER: c
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