Boundaries between abnormal versus normal functioning are ____.
a. scientifically defined
b. relatively arbitrary
c. well-established
d. determined by each family
Question 2Which description of a child would be considered labeling a child rather than describing her behavior?
a. Ashley is a child with mental retardation.
b. Karlee is an anxious child.
c. Amber is a child with autism.
d. Robyn is a child who is small.
Question 3In contrast to adults, abnormality in children is often defined in terms of ____.
a. stage of development
b. everyday stress
c. disability
d. addiction
Question 4Psychological disorders are defined as patterns of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or physical symptoms that are associated with ____.
a. deviance
b. defiance of norms
c. disobedience
d. distress
Question 5The 2007 United Nations Treaty adopted a new convention to ____.
a. provide free and appropriate education to children with special needs
b. improve disability rights and abolish discrimination
c. provide psychotherapy services to children with special needs
d. improve test measures to diagnose children with special needs