Statistical approaches to abnormality define as "abnormal" those who

a. show evidence of loss of contact with reality.
b. are unhappy, withdrawn, and depressed.
c. deviate from typical or average patterns of behavior.
d. are disabled by anxiety.


Ans: c. deviate from typical or average patterns of behavior.

Psychology

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a. collaborative b. imitative c. onlooker d. parallel

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A job analysis is typically conducted by:

a. job incumbents b. supervisors c. outside consultants d. the human resource department

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a. internal stimuli that reduce our desire to eat b. external stimuli that increase our desire to eat c. internal chemical signals that reduce our desire to eat d. internal chemical signals that increase our desire to eat

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