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:

Racing Heartbeat

A sensation where the heart feels like it is pounding, fluttering, or beating irregularly or very fast.

Panic Attacks

Sudden episodes of intense fear or acute discomfort, accompanied by physical and cognitive symptoms such as palpitations, trembling, or a sense of impending doom.

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications prescribed to treat depressive disorders, including dysthymia, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder.

Neurotransmitter

A chemical substance that transmits signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain and nervous system.