The continuum model of abnormality demonstrates that: A. there is a clear distinction between dysfunctional and deviant behavior. B. psychologists must make objective decisions about what warrants a diagnosis. C. individuals are labeled as either having a disorder or not having one. D. no sharp line exists between what is normal and abnormal.

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Kathryn

26 October, 07:19

The continuum model of abnormality demonstrates that: A. there is a clear distinction between dysfunctional and deviant behavior. B. psychologists must make objective decisions about what warrants a diagnosis. C. individuals are labeled as either having a disorder or not having one. D. no sharp line exists between what is normal and abnormal.

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Dallas Underwood · Answer 1

D. no sharp line exists between what is normal and abnormal.

Explanation:

The continuum model of normality suggests that normal to abnormal behavior falls along a continuum, hence there is no clear cut difference between what is abnormal and normal. Determining what is normal or abnormal is usually based on subjective judgement. In other words, abnormality and normality are not perceptively different.

Someone can consider an act abnormal based on culture and that same act may be considered normal in another culture.