Alberta is a psychologist who is trying to assess whether her patient is exhibiting abnormal behavior. Alberta follows a practical approach. Which of the following will not help Alberta decide if her patient has impaired functioning?
a. ?content of the behavior
b. ?sociocultural context
c. ?behavioral consequences
d. ?genetic predispositions
ANSWER:
d
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