Definitions of Abnormality 1

Which of the following best defines psychopathology?

• The assessment of cognitive abilities and intelligence.

• The study of mental disorders and their origins

• The study of human behavior in social settings

• Deviation from social norms

According to statistical infrequency, a behavior considered 'normal' is one that:

• a) Is rarely observed in society

• b) Is frequently observed in society

• c) Is subjectively determined by each individual

• d) Is influenced by cultural factors

What is the primary criterion for determining abnormal behavior based on statistical infrequency?

• a) The behavior's alignment with societal norms

• b) The frequency of the behavior's occurrence

• c) The subjective evaluation of the behavior

• d) The cultural significance of the behavior

What are social norms?

• A) Standards of behavior set by individuals

• B) Guidelines for personal conduct

• C) Norms created by a group of people

• D) Laws enforced by the government

How are social norms related to acceptable behavior?

• A) They have no relation

• B) They are arbitrarily defined

• C) They set standards for acceptable behavior

• D) They only apply to specific cultures

A Label give to those who deviate from social norms.

What does SD stand for?

• Standard disroders

• Standard deviation

• Some deviation

• Significant deviation

How would a normal distribution be drawn as a graph?

• A straight line

• A diagonal line going up from left to right

• A curved line sloping up

• A curved line like a hill

In a normal distribution graph, where would majority of the population appear?

• On the left of the curve

• On the right of the curve

• In the middle of the curve

In a normal distribution graph, where would 'abnormal' members of the population appear?

• On the left of the curve

• On the right of the curve

• In the middle of the curve