Which of the Following Statements Is Most Consistent with the Discontinuity

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most consistent with the discontinuity hypothesis of abnormality?

• A) A behavior that is taken to a dangerous extreme can be considered abnormal.
• B) Alcoholism is a disease,not a character flaw.
• C) Everybody has breakdowns once in a while.
• D) Someone with a personality disorder is simply an enormous jerk.

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Definitions:

Evaluative Descriptions

Analysis or narratives aimed at judging the value or significance of subject matter based on criteria.

Skeptical

Characterized by a questioning attitude or doubt towards one or more items of putative knowledge or belief.

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The capacity to analyze facts, generate and organize ideas, defend opinions, make comparisons, draw inferences, evaluate arguments, and solve problems.