The behavioral perspective asserts that the underlying cause of abnormality is:  a. genetic anomaly.  b. faulty learning.  c. hormonal imbalance.  d. chemical deficiency.

What is abnormal or atypical behavior?

The term "abnormal behavior" is most accurately defined as behavior that:● a) Deviates from social and cultural norms, causes distress or impairment, and isnot a typical or expected response to a particular situation.● b) Is unusual or eccentric, regardless of its impact on the individual's functioning.● c) Aligns with societal expectations but leads to personal dissatisfaction.● d) Is exhibited by a small percentage of the population, making it rare.

Which of the following statements accurately reflects how experts in the behavioral sciences come to explain the biological, psychological, and sociocultural causes of abnormal behavior?

According to the cognitive approach, psychological disorders are the result of:  a. vitamin deficiency.  b. maladaptive thinking patterns.  c. hormonal imbalances.  d. genetic mutations

Which of the following perspectives on abnormal behavior assumes that physiological causes are at the root of psychological disorders?   a. Medical   b. Psychoanalytic   c. Humanistic  d. Behavioral