Which of the Following Statements Is MOST Consistent with the Discontinuity

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is MOST consistent with the discontinuity hypothesis of abnormal behavior?

• A) "Boys will be boys."
• B) "Schizophrenia is clearly a mental illness."
• C) "Everyone has a bad day now and then."
• D) "When your back is up against the wall,you come out fighting."

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Definitions:

Survivor Guilt

An emotional condition experienced by those who have survived a traumatic event, feeling guilt for having survived when others did not.

Challenging Situation

Circumstances that require novel solutions or responses, often perceived as difficult to overcome.

Lived Through

An expression describing having experienced or endured a significant event or period, often implying surviving difficulties or challenges.

Wash Away

Metaphorically refers to the act of eliminating or reducing something undesirable, such as guilt or negative emotions, through a symbolic or psychological process.