A Theory of Abnormal Behaviour

question 8

Multiple Choice

A theory of abnormal behaviour

• A) should only consider biological factors.
• B) should be abandoned when shown to be incorrect, regardless of whether there is a better one available.
• C) should not be considered useful if it has been shown to be incorrect, even if it generates further research.
• D) should be judged solely on how well it matches current information.
• E) should be abandoned only when there is a better one available.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Amnesia

A disorder characterized by the inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that cannot be explained by ordinary forgetfulness.

Retrograde Amnesia

Loss of memory from the point of some injury or trauma backward, or loss of memory for the past.

Psychological

Pertaining to the mind or mental processes, involving emotions, behavior, and cognitive functions.

The Exorcist

A horror film directed by William Friedkin, based on the novel by William Peter Blatty, centered around the possession of a young girl and her exorcism.