Psychologists find that agreeing on the differences between typical and abnormal behaviors is surprisingly difficult. However, deciding that an individual’s behaviors and mental processes are abnormal is essential because ____
a. ?it provides a benchmark for statistical analysis of these behaviors
b. ?it is the first step toward labeling that person with a psychological disorder and providing treatment
c. ?it establishes a cross-cultural consensus of what constitutes a disorder
d. ?it protects society from possible psychopathological behavior
ANSWER:
b
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