According to the Textbook, Normal and Abnormal Behavior Are BEST

question 167

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, normal and abnormal behavior are BEST viewed as:

• A)discrete categories.
• B)orthogonal dimensions.
• C)ends of a continuum.
• D)parallel continua.

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Definitions:

Social Support

The assistance and comfort received from friends, family, and others, contributing positively to mental and physical health.

Type A Personality

A temperament characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-drive, impatience, and a constant sense of urgency.

Immune Response

The body's defense mechanism against pathogens, involving the recognition and destruction of harmful substances by the immune system.

Body's Defensive Reaction

The physiological responses activated by the immune system to protect the body against harmful agents, including pathogens and injuries.