Which of the Following Is an Assumption of a Categorical

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption of a categorical approach to abnormal behavior?

• A) Both normal and abnormal behavior lie on a continuum.
• B) Each disorder has unique symptoms.
• C) Disorders that share common symptoms have a common etiology.
• D) All behavior is the product of numerous interacting influences.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.