Which of the following examples is most clearly abnormal according to the "disability/dysfunction/impairment" definition of abnormality?
a. a mean, callous supervisor who remains unaware that his/her employees hate him/her
b. a librarian whose religious hallucinations interfere with her ability to work
c. a child whose IQ is below the cutoff point for mental retardation
d. a high-functioning accountant who feels depressed about several aspects of his/her life
B
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What will be an ideal response?
The need for rapport between a clinician and a client means that __________.
A. the clinician and the client must feel friendly toward each other B. someone who is court ordered will be an easy client C. clients don't need to be given any feedback about their test performance D. the client must feel comfortable with the clinician and the assessment
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b. extremely rare in non-disordered individuals. c. not well documented. d. a normal reaction.