Applying a Judgment About Abnormality Relative to Deviance Requires an Understanding

question 110

Multiple Choice

Applying a judgment about abnormality relative to deviance requires an understanding of

• A)normality as an all or nothing phenomenon.
• B)how to determine the reliability and validity of an assessment.
• C)a person's alter ego.
• D)normality as a continuum.

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Definitions:

Psychiatric Diagnosis

The process by which a skilled practitioner identifies and categorizes mental health disorders based on symptom patterns and diagnostic criteria.

Unusually Extreme

Exceeding the ordinary, usual, or expected in a way that draws attention due to its intensity, severity, or rarity.

Major Problems

Significant challenges or issues that require attention, analysis, and strategic solutions, often impacting a wide range of areas or populations.

Cluster Categorization

The process of organizing objects into groups based on shared characteristics or properties.