Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a symptom commonly found in both secondary traumatic stress and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
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14. Psychological Disorders
Diagnosing Psychological Disorders
Multiple Choice
In the context of abnormal behavior, which of the following criteria is most commonly used to determine whether a psychological disorder is present?
A
The behavior is considered unusual only in certain cultures.
B
The behavior is rare but does not interfere with daily functioning.
C
The behavior deviates significantly from societal norms and causes distress or impairment.
D
The behavior is always dangerous to others.
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Understand that in psychology, determining whether a behavior qualifies as a psychological disorder involves multiple criteria, including deviation from norms, distress, impairment, and danger.
Recognize that cultural context matters; a behavior might be unusual in one culture but normal in another, so cultural relativity is important but not the sole criterion.
Identify that rarity alone does not define a disorder; a behavior must also cause significant distress or impair daily functioning to be considered abnormal.
Focus on the key criterion that a psychological disorder typically involves behavior that deviates significantly from societal norms and leads to distress or impairment in functioning.
Note that while danger to self or others can be a factor, it is not always present in psychological disorders and thus is not the most commonly used criterion.
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