defined by many; A psychological disorder, or problematic abnormal behavior, is (1) a psychological dysfunction within an individual that is (2) associated with distress or impairment in functioning and (3) a response that is not typical or culturally expected. All three basic criteria must be met; no one criterion alone has yet been identified that defines the essence of abnormality. Although this definition is a definite improvement upon prior definitions of psychological disorders, it is still not perfect. A. What are some behaviors that may be considered "abnormal" by the above definitions, but do not constitute a psychological disorder? B. Do the words "abnormal" and "pathological" necessarily mean the same thing? Can you be one without being the other? C. Is abnormality an "either-or" construct, or is it better thought of as a continuum