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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Definitions:

Sensory Registers

A short-term storage system for sensory information, where such information is held briefly before it's either discarded or processed further.

Capacity

The ability or potential an individual or entity has to perform, produce, or hold something.

Sensory Registers

Memory systems that hold sensory information for a very short period of time, allowing it to be processed further.

Visual Information

Data received by the eyes and processed by the brain to form images, playing a crucial role in how humans perceive and interact with their environment.