Asked by
Lyx-Zwane Magdale
on Dec 29, 2024Verified
Bill has been stopping off at a bar every day on his way home from work. Lately, he has made up excuses to his wife as to why he is late. His behavior best satisfies which of the following criteria of abnormality?
A) Deviance.
B) Personal distress.
C) Physical discomfort.
D) Maladaptive behavior.
Maladaptive Behavior
Actions or tendencies that are not conducive to health or well-being, often hindering a person's ability to adjust healthily to situations.
Personal Distress
Emotional pain and suffering typically stemming from personal difficulties, challenges, or traumatic events, affecting one's mental health.
- Determine the benchmarks for discerning between normal and abnormal behaviors, encompassing adaptive functioning, personal distress, and divergence from social norms.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the benchmarks for discerning between normal and abnormal behaviors, encompassing adaptive functioning, personal distress, and divergence from social norms.