Keith goes to a psychologist because he was recently arrested for a series of assaults on strangers in the street. His psychologist asks whether he gets upset with himself afterward and how he feels about his behaviors. His psychologist is asking these questions to asses which criteria of psychopathology?
a. If the behavior deviates from cultural norms.
b. If the behavior is personally distressing.
c. If the behavior is maladaptive.
d. If the behavior impairs social relationships.
Answer: b. If the behavior is personally distressing.
Psychology
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