Using the "core features" of abnormal behavior in identifying mental disorders, how is abnormal behavior best defined?

a. behavior that makes daily life more difficult and which indicates a loss of control
b. behavior which causes a person extreme personal discomfort and is socially non-conforming
c. behavior which is illegal and/or persistently non-conformist
d. behavior that is statistically different from the average of the general population


a. behavior that makes daily life more difficult and which indicates a loss of control

Psychology

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a. operant conditioning b. evolutionary theory c. social learning theory d. sociopolitical theory

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Identify three factors that seem to underlie therapeutic approaches to stress, regardless of any specific theoretical orientation

What will be an ideal response?

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Carmen does not want to take medication for her depression because she is concerned about putting toxins into her body. Based on research by Trivedi and colleagues (2011), Carmen's therapist might suggest that, in conjunction with psychotherapy, Carmen also ____

a. be treated by an acupuncturist b. take a break from work and have her chakras aligned by an Asian healer c. engage in moderate- to high-intensity exercise for 30 minutes two to four times a week d. take long relaxing walks with her dog

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Which of the following is not important to answer about children's emotional development?

a. emotional expression c. emotional understanding b. emotional recognition d. emotional universality

Psychology