AP PSYCHOLOGY

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ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Recently at work, Ronan has taken to dressing in long metal armour, similar to a knight in the middle ages. Ronan is producing high quality work despite his appearance. According to the ____ approach, Ronan is behaving abnormally, while according to the ____ approach Ronan may be behaving normally.
A
statistical; functional
B
functional; medical
C
sociocultural; functional
D
sociocultural; statistical
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -To become a knight the successful completion of three stages was required: page, squire, and knight. At the age of seven, a male born from a noble family would leave his home to become a page and begin training for knighthood. The page would be required to join the household of another knight or nobleman.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the Middle Ages knights wore heavy armor made of metal. There were two main kinds of armor: chain mail and plate armor. Chain mail was made from thousands of metal rings. The typical chain mail armor was a long cloak called a hauberk.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Arthurian legend revolves around the Code of Chivalry which was adhered to by the Knights of the Round Table-Honour, Honesty, Valour and Loyalty.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most knights were required to be at least 21 years old. Knights were considered elite soldiers in battles, wars and crusades, but when not in such situations, they usually acted as law enforcement officers of the local lord’s court or that of the queen.

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