Critics of the Medical Model of Abnormal Behavior Argue That

question 57

Multiple Choice

Critics of the medical model of abnormal behavior argue that ADHD reflects

• A) a social construct rather than a psychological disorder.
• B) a psychological disorder that requires no treatment.
• C) an example of racial profiling of African American children.
• D) behavior that should be termed psychopathology.

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Definitions:

Body Temperature

The measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat, critical for maintaining metabolic processes.

Heart Rate

The rate at which the heart beats within a specific time period, often indicated in beats per minute (bpm).

Starling Law

A principle in physiology stating that the force of the heart's contraction is directly proportional to its initial length, influencing the stroke volume.

Stroke Volume

The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction, a key component in determining cardiac output and vascular health.