You are a psychologist who is evaluating the behavior of a new client. The client tells you that he does not like to wear clothing and that he walks around nude most of the time. In addition, he tells you that he lives in a society in which clothing is required and nudity is seen as abnormal. Which of the following is NOT a criterion by which you evaluate your client's behavior as abnormal?
A) statistical definition
B) maladaptive
C) subjective discomfort
D) social norm deviance

Question

You are a psychologist who is evaluating the behavior of a new client. The client tells you that he does not like to wear clothing and that he walks around nude most of the time. In addition, he tells you that he lives in a society in which clothing is required and nudity is seen as abnormal. Which of the following is NOT a criterion by which you evaluate your client's behavior as abnormal?
A) statistical definition 
B) maladaptive
C) subjective discomfort 
D) social norm deviance

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Subjective discomfort is not a criterion for evaluating behavior as abnormal.

You Are a Psychologist Who Is Evaluating the Behavior of a New