Question

All students except one are cheating on a test. The one student who is not cheating on the test is exhibiting abnormal behavior. Based on the information provided in the article, explain the conclusion of this scenario. Which definition for abnormal behavior would apply to this scenario? (Site 1)

Answer 1

Answer: See explanation

Explanation:

According to clinical psychology, an abnormal behavior is when an act results in a significant distress and is deviant from the normal practice.

In this case, while the whole class is cheating, one student isn't. This shows that the student is deviating from what every other person is doing. Since the student deviates from the norm, it's an abnormal behavior.