Question

What is the key difference between sign language and spoken languages?

a. There are complex syntax structures in spoken language

b. One is visual and one is auditory

c. Spoken language features generativity

d. Sign language uses only nonarbitrary symbols

Which criterion for abnormality would NOT apply to a disorder like depression?

a). Impairment b)  Biological dysfunction c.) Statistical rarity d). Subjective distress

The widespread belief in an autism epidemic resulting from childhood vaccines has been perpetuated in the media. The autism-vaccine link represents ____________________. a. one causal factor in the development of this disorder

b. how environmental factors can "onset" a disorder

c. preliminary findings that are slowly gaining research support

d. an illusory correlation

Answer 1

The key difference between sign language and spoken languages is (b) one is visual and one is auditory. For spoken language we use audio and vocals which can be heard by our ears whereas for sign language we understand the communication by signs and gestures of humans.

Statistical rarity does not apply to a disorder like depression. Statistical rarity does not have any link to depression as it related to examples like I.Q of a person which is really high than the average person then it will be considered as abnormal.

The autism-vaccine link represents (d) an illusory correlation. As it is a belief and belief is not proven so it is an illusory correlation.