Researchers Who Favor a Continuum Model of Psychopathology

question 83

Multiple Choice

Researchers who favor a continuum model of psychopathology:

• A)argue that the results of studies of people with moderate depression cannot be generalized to individuals with diagnosed depressive disorders.
• B)argue that people who fall short of a diagnosable disorder are inherently different from those who have a disorder.
• C)believe that the results of studies of people with moderate depression will be different from those of studies on people with diagnosed depressive disorders.
• D)believe that people who have symptoms of a disorder but do not meet the criteria for diagnosis provide valuable insights into people who suffer from diagnosable disorders.

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