AP Psychology· difficulty 3/5
Psychological disorders are typically defined by
Brief unusual reactions to a stressful daily event
Reflexive responses to ordinary environmental stimuli
Behavior that is dysfunctional, distressing, deviant, or dangerous
Any behavior that simply differs from the cultural norm
Explanation
The "4 D's"; clinically meaningful impairment matters most.
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