The Problem with Defining Abnormal Behavior is That ____

Question

The problem with defining abnormal behavior is that ____.
A) too many disorders have similar phenotypes
B) some behaviors are not abnormal, but simply variants
C) biological factors related to abnormal behavior are not known
D) mental illness is multifactorial, and therefore, cannot be defined
E) twin concordance studies mental illness is due mostly to environmental components

Accepted Answer

Some behaviors that may appear abnormal are actually just variations of normal behavior and should not be labeled as abnormal. Therefore, defining abnormal behavior can be problematic.