Sue told Paul that his habit of putting catsup on all his food (including spaghetti and meatballs) was abnormal, as very few people engage in that kind of behavior. Her definition of abnormality depends on which of the following criteria?

a. delinquent behavior c. destructiveness
b. maladaptive behavior d. statistical frequency


D

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A. Harold Kelley B. Solomon Asch C. Stanley Milgram D. Leon Festinger

Psychology

In the context of individualism–collectivism cultural dimension of Hofstede, _____ within groups, sections, or business units is valued more in collectivistic cultures

a) individuality b) disagreement c) dissonance d) harmony

Psychology

Recent research and increased understanding about the role of neurotransmitters in psychopathology point out that a. each psychological disorder is caused by a deficit in a specific neurotransmitter

b. only severe psychological disorders like schizophrenia are caused by imbalances of neurotransmitter activity. c. simple cause/effect conclusions that an individual neurotransmitter abnormality causes a disorder are incomplete. d. neurotransmitters have very little to do with psychopathology for most individuals but may be the single cause of disorders for others.

Psychology

Which of Kelly's four ecological principles concerns relationships among multiple, interconnected parts or persons in a setting?

a. interdependence b. succession c. adaptation d. cycling of resources

Psychology