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Chelseaamend

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In psychology, if the term abnormal means away from normal, what problem
   does this definition present when categorizing someone as being abnormal?
 
  A) It does not measure standard deviations.
  B) It does not assume that deviation on both sides of average is negative.
  C) It does not assume abnormality is negative.
  D) It does not allow for positive deviations.

Question 2

Soiling, like enuresis, is most likely to happen during the night while a child is sleeping.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



Tabitha_2016

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

F



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