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saliriagwu

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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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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
b



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