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Biological Perspective — Unit test

Question 11 • SHS Alt Psychology S2 - 2021

__________ behavior can be any behavior that violates or radically contrasts societal expectations and norms but does not necessarily qualify as a psychological disorder.

Answer
A
Abnormal
B
Deviant
C
Maladaptive
D
Disruptive

Explanation

Deviant behavior violates or strongly contrasts with a society’s expectations and norms, but it is not necessarily a psychological disorder. For example, an unusual choice may be considered deviant in a particular culture without being harmful or clinically diagnosable. The correct choice is “Deviant.”

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