Viewing a psychological disorder as an extreme case of otherwise normal behavior reflects the _____.
A) dimensional view
B) medical model
C) categorical view
D) biopsychosocial model

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The dimensional view argues that psychological disorders are not entirely distinct from normal behavior, but rather exist along a continuum of severity. This suggests that there is not a clear divide between normal behavior and disordered behavior, but rather a spectrum of behavior that can be more or less extreme.

Viewing a Psychological Disorder as an Extreme Case of Otherwise