Dr. Schwiesow, a school psychologist, is interested in ...

[Mr. Wonderful]

Dr. Schwiesow, a school psychologist, is interested in understanding whether the student she is evaluating displays off-task behaviors that are much higher than that of same-aged peers. She is likely to be considering psychopathology from which perspective?
 
  a. Sociocultural norm
  b. Mental health definitions
  c. Statistical deviance
  d. Educational relevance

Question 2

Which statement about the field of abnormal psychology is accurate?
 
  a. Abnormal psychology seeks to describe, explain, predict, and modify behaviors associated with various mental health conditions.
  b. Abnormal psychology is not yet considered a scientific field of research because diagnosis is so subjective.
  c. Abnormal psychology focuses on the study of only the most bizarre behavior that creates problems for society.
  d. Abnormal psychology is most interested in narrowing a disorder to specificbehavioral factors that can be modified.

[GCabra]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A

[Mr. Wonderful]

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[GCabra]

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