In understanding abnormality, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Non-conformity does not always indicate a disorder, and conformity is not a sure sign of mental health.
b. Within a culture, a behavior may be defined as abnormal in one situational context but not another.
c. Behaviors defined as abnormal in one culture are, by definition, abnormal in all cultures.
d. In all cultures, a consistent failure to communicate or behave predictably is considered abnormal.


c. Behaviors defined as abnormal in one culture are, by definition, abnormal in all cultures.

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Which of the following students provides the best overview of the maternal employment discussion?

a. Andy: "The current research still shows that children are better adjusted when they are cared for at home by a parent.". b. Nick: "There are very few child-care facilities available in urban areas in the United States, but those that do exist are usually high quality.". c. Cassandra: "Fortunately, most families have the option of high-quality child care, at reasonable prices.". d. Nathaniel: "The United States is one of the few industrialized countries in the world that does not have a comprehensive child-care program.".

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What technique has been used to combat deaths caused by diarrhea?

a. Immunizations b. Oral rehydration therapy c. Blood transfusions d. None of these

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What statement below does Margaret Mead's famous discussion about the Tchambuli tribe of New Guinea provide support for? a. Human culture can transcend biology

b. Some traits are innate among males and females and not likely to change. c. Male traits are more likely to be biologically based. d. Female traits are more likely to be biologically based.

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If we know that a sample of scores is normally distributed, we can use z-scores in the same way we use t tests, if the sample mean has been transformed.

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

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