In the study of abnormal child behavior, what is the ability to successfully adapt in the environment called?

a. Willfulness
b. Adaptation
c. Competence
d. Intelligence


Answer: c. Competence

Psychology

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a. temporary, but not long-term, disruption in the ability to function normally b. inflexible personality that causes significant functional impairment c. preceding childhood or adolescent disorder d. accompanying medical condition

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a. half of test takers score above average, and half below average b. most test takers score above average c. mot test taker score below average d. extreme scores are more common than average scores

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Based on what we know about the initiation effect, which parents are most likely to value their child's education?

A. those whose child walks to the local public school B. those who drive their child to a special gifted program in the public school system C. those who pay expensive tuition for private school D. those paying expensive tuition and completing required volunteer hours

Psychology

An element of the police subculture is that some officers see themselves as victims, due to low pay and ______________ that seems to favor offenders.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Psychology