Which Statement Best Represents the Meaning of the Terms Normal

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which statement best represents the meaning of the terms normal and abnormal as applied to psychological disorders

• A) Mentally healthy people always experience normal behaviours. 
• B) There is no such thing as normal or abnormal. 
• C) Abnormality and normality exist on a continuum. 
• D) People are either normal or abnormal and it is up to a clinical psychologist to make that judgment.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for evidence that fits one’s beliefs while ignoring any evidence that does not fit those beliefs.

Convergent

Pertaining to an approach or process that involves bringing different elements together toward a common point or agreement.

Heuristic

A problem-solving approach that employs a practical method or various shortcuts to produce solutions that may not be perfect but are sufficient for the immediate goals.

Divergent

Thinking or a thought process that generates creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions, contrasting with convergent thinking.