Changes in the Way That Abnormality Has Been Viewed Over

question 26

Multiple Choice

Changes in the way that abnormality has been viewed over time has resulted in

• A)a clear understanding of the etiology of disorders.
• B)effective treatments for all disorders.
• C)fewer diagnostic categories.
• D)high reliability of all diagnoses.
• E)a shift from supernatural to natural causes in explaining disorders.

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Definitions:

Hemisphere

Half of a spherical or roughly spherical body, especially one of the halves into which the Earth or the brain is divided.

Phonemes

The tiniest sound components within a language capable of distinguishing between words.

Habituate

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus or an environment through repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in responsiveness.

Disapproving Tone

A manner of communication that expresses dislike or disapproval towards something or someone.