In understanding abnormality, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Nonconformity does not always indicate a disorder, and conformity is not a sure sign of mental health.
b. Within a culture, a behavior may be defined as abnormal in one situational context but not another.
c. Behaviors defined as abnormal in one culture are, by definition, abnormal in all cultures.
d. In all cultures, a consistent failure to communicate or behave predictably is considered abnormal.
C
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a. senior b. convalescent c. supplemental d. assisted
Alladi et al. found that can delay the age of onset of dementia by up to four years, because it appears to increase the ability of the brain to continue functioning normally despite neurodegeneration?
a. social support b. speaking two languages c. preventive medication d. a healthy weight
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a. review. b. reflect. c. sequential cognition. d. query experientially.
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a. conveys righteous indignation b. deflects responsibility c. makes excuses without taking any responsibility d. denies the criticism