If Therese is experiencing profound sadness due to a recent layoff, and she has stopped engaging with friends, which criterion of abnormal behavior most closely matches her behavior?
A. faulty perception of reality
B. maladaptive or self-defeating behavior
C. unusual behavior
D. socially unacceptable behavior
Answer: B
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A man has one copy of the Y chromosome. A woman has how many copies of the Y chromosome?
A) one B) two C) one or two D) none
What is a benefit of having a relationship with someone who is different from you?
A. You become more comfortable with your own opinions. B. Your worldview is validated. C. You can improve your skills in areas where you are weak. D. You learn to defend your own opinions.
Most psychological professionals today take a(n) ______ view of psychotherapy
a) group treatment b) humanistic c) eclectic d) behavioral