Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Different

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the different approaches to abnormality and the continuum model?

• A) People who favor a sociocultural approach generally embrace the continuum model because they view psychological disorders as vastly different from normal functioning.
• B) People who take a biological approach have traditionally accepted a continuum model of abnormality.
• C) People who adopt a psychological approach have moved away from a continuum model of psychopathology in recent years.
• D) Proponents of the sociocultural approach tend to view abnormal behaviors as understandable consequences of social stresses in people's lives.

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Definitions:

Behavioroid Measure

A method of assessment or measurement that combines both observable behavior and the individual's interpretation or understanding of that behavior.

B Data

Behavioral data, which include observable and quantifiable actions or reactions of individuals in various contexts.

Direct Observations

The method of collecting data by watching subjects in their natural environment without interference or manipulation.

Reliable

The quality or state of being consistent and dependable in results or performance over time.