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JMatthes · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Alberta is a psychologist who is trying to assess whether her patient is exhibiting abnormal behavior. Alberta follows a practical approach. Which of the following will not help Alberta decide if her patient has impaired functioning?

a. content of the behavior
b. sociocultural context
c. behavioral consequences
d. genetic predispositions

Question 2

Mr. Garrison spends hours each day having conversations with his hand puppet. Mr. Garrison's behavior would be considered abnormal according to all of the following except the ____.

a. statistical infrequency criterion
b. personal suffering criterion
c. norm violation criterion
d. practical approach