Kevin is a graduate student in psychology and is fascinated by the topic of psychological disorders. He wants to study why they occur and how he, as a future therapist, can help restore healthy psychological functioning in those who suffer from such conditions. Kevin should probably focus on ________ psychology.
a. psychiatric
b. abnormal
c. developmental
d. forensic
Question 2
Psychologists find that agreeing on the differences between typical and abnormal behaviors is surprisingly difficult. However, deciding that an individuals behaviors and mental processes are abnormal is essential because ____.
a. it provides a benchmark for statistical analysis of these behaviors
b. it is the first step toward labeling that person with a psychological disorder and providing treatment
c. it establishes a cross-cultural consensus of what constitutes a disorder
d. it protects society from possible psychopathological behavior
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