Defining abnormal behavior as some behavior that is different than the way somebody is supposed to act invokes which criterion to establish abnormality?
A) Violation of social and cultural norms
B) Personal distress
C) Dysfunction
D) Level of impairment
Answer: A) Violation of social and cultural norms
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A. American Psychological Association B. American Psychiatric Institute C. Big Ten Conference D. National Education Association
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