Changes in the Way That Abnormality Has Been Viewed Over

question 11

Multiple Choice

Changes in the way that abnormality has been viewed over time has resulted in

• A) a clear understanding of the etiology of all mental disorders.
• B) effective treatments for all disorders.
• C) fewer diagnostic categories.
• D) high reliability of all diagnoses.
• E) a shift from supernatural to natural causes in explaining disorders.

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Definitions:

Middle Adulthood

A stage of human development that typically covers the period from around age 40 to 65, focusing on personal and professional growth, stability, and facing the reality of aging.

Concrete Operational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (ages 7-12) where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Conservation

The understanding that certain properties of objects or substances do not change when their external appearance is altered, a concept children grasp in the concrete operational stage according to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.

Gender-Appropriate Behavior

Actions or responses that society deems suitable for a person based on their gender.