A Normative Statement Is Generally Based Upon

question 93

Multiple Choice

A normative statement is generally based upon:

• A) data that can be tested.
• B) a factual claim.
• C) subjective beliefs.
• D) scientific fact.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of weight or shape.

Prevalence

The proportion of a population found to be affected by a particular disease or condition at a specific time.

Mortality Rates

A measure of the number of deaths in a particular population, scaled to the size of that population, typically expressed as deaths per thousand or million.

Psychiatric Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning.