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lb_gilbert

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Which statement best describes the central problem in determining whether or not a sexual practice is abnormal?
 
  a. The abnormal behavior usually does not threaten society, impair social or occupational functioning, or cause distress to the individual.
  b. While the laws are usually clear about what is illegal, people are often unaware of the laws.
 c. Acceptable sexual practices differ between cultures and historical times.
 d. The DSM5 only lists sexual disorders that are illegal, not ones that are merely unusual or abnormal.

Question 2

The definition of sexual disorders is ____.
 
  a. unique because it does not include subjective distress
 b. among the clearest of all forms of psychological disorders to identify
  c. based primarily on the statistical rarity criterion
 d. difficult because it is influenced by cultural norms and values



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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