Question

There are limitations in trying to determine when someone’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are disordered. Match the criteria with the examples of their limitations.
causes the individual personal distress
deviates from cultural norms
causes discomfort and concern to others
is maladaptive
Drinking alcohol may interfere with one’s ability to respond appropriately, but it is not necessarily a psychological disorder.
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One may be distressed about having gained weight in middle age, but weight gain is not a psychological disorder.
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Infrequently studying for classes at school may cause one’s parents to be concerned, but it is not a psychological disorder.
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An eccentrically dressed person putting on a puppet show would not be out of place in Times Square, but in a fancy mall, it would be considered odd.

Answer 1

- causes the individual personal distress → One may be distressed about having gained weight in middle age, but weight gain is not a psychological disorder.
- deviates from cultural norms → An eccentrically dressed person putting on a puppet show would not be out of place in Times Square, but in a fancy mall, it would be considered odd.
- causes discomfort and concern to others → Infrequently studying for classes at school may cause one’s parents to be concerned, but it is not a psychological disorder.
- is maladaptive → Drinking alcohol may interfere with one’s ability to respond appropriately, but it is not necessarily a psychological disorder.