Question

When trying to understand the cause of abnormal behavior, thinking of the different academic disciplines as representing different levels of analysis will illustrate systems theory’s assertion that

a. No single academic discipline has a corner on the truth.
b. The molar level is more helpful than the molecular level.
c. The molecular level is more helpful than the molar level.
d. Only the molar level lends itself to rigorous research

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter A

Explanation: Abnormal behavior is identified as that which cannot be ordered, is chaotic and does not obey laws.

Answer 2

Answer: Correct answer is No single academic discipline has a corner on the truth.

Explanation: Abnormal Behaviour can simply be said to be any Behaviour that goes off course from what is considered to be normal.

The criteria use to measure abnormal Behaviour are; maladaptive Behaviour, statistical rarity, personal distress and violation of social norms.