In determining whether a behavior is abnormal, one key judgment that is often made by mental health professionals is
a. deciding how long a specific behavior has occurred.
b. to determine if a cultural bias exists within the therapeutic relationship.
c. whether the individual is experiencing sadness and irritability at the same time.
d. whether the behavior interferes with a person's ability to function effectively.
d
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Which of the following methods would be best for investigating the correlates of differences between high and low IQ scorers?
A) Utilizing brain imaging techniques to investigate which parts of the brain are more active on certain tasks B) Utilizing learning styles questionnaires to assess learning preferences C) Utilizing personality measures to assess behaviors and attitudes D) Utilizing vocational interest inventories to assess future career ambitions
Which of the following is a true statement about rumination, according to Nolen-Hoeksema's ruminative response styles theory?
A. Rumination is a protective factor against depression. B. People who ruminate a great deal tend to have longer periods of depressive symptoms. C. Gender differences in depression are explained by ruminative styles. D. Biological factors have been most clearly linked to the development of rumination in those who do not have a family history of mood disorders.