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yoroshambo

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The etiology of a problem behavior is its
 
  a. cause.
  b. paradigm.
  c. treatment.
  d. classification.

Question 2

Explain the two risks associated with studying abnormal psychology.
 
  Anyone know thorough answer to this please?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The first risk associated with studying abnormal psychology is the medical student's syndrome. Similar to how medical students learn about new illnessesthey often develop the symptoms of each successive disease they studythe same is true for a student of abnormal psychology. Second, if you are genuinely concerned about your own problems or those of a loved one, you will likely have to consult various self-help resources. Don't accept uncritically the treatment programs they may suggest. You probably know that not everything you hear or read is true, and psychological advice is no exception.



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