Herbert's Scores Are Just Barely Outside of the Normal Range

question 114

Multiple Choice

Herbert's scores are just barely outside of the normal range on a test of his emotions. Thus, which limitation of a statistical definition of abnormality must the examiner confront?

• A)whether Herbert is feeling any subjective discomfort
• B)where to draw the line between normality and abnormality
• C)how to replicate this deviation a second time for validity
• D)deciding whether Herbert's behavior meets nonconformity standards

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