A psychologist considers the importance of an individual's background in determining abnormal behavior. What is the psychologist considering?
a. cultural relativism
b. cultural universality
c. multipath
d. statistical deviance
Question 2According to Thomas Szasz, ____.
a. mental illness is a fictional creation by society used to control and change people
b. the causes for most mental disorders will ultimately be found in brain pathology
c. individuals who are suffering from mental illnesses have biological diseases
d. medication is far superior to psychotherapy in reducing the suffering of individuals with mental disorders
Question 3Teresa, normally an energetic mother of three small children, is suddenly unable to go shopping, prepare meals, or even dress her children. Teresa's behavior illustrates the practical definition of abnormality called ____.
a. disorientation
b. discomfort
c. dysfunction
d. deviance
Question 4One way to assess dysfunction is in terms of the discrepancy between ____.
a. thoughts and feelings
b. expectations and attitudes
c. cultural norms and actual behavior
d. role requirements and actual performance
Question 5During a diagnostic interview, a psychiatrist asks the client how he has been functioning in normal social interactions. These questions are designed to assess ____.
a. disorientation
b. discomfort
c. distress
d. dysfunction
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