Answer:
D. no sharp line exists between what is normal and abnormal.
Explanation:
The continuum model of normality suggests that normal to abnormal behavior falls along a continuum, hence there is no clear cut difference between what is abnormal and normal. Determining what is normal or abnormal is usually based on subjective judgement. In other words, abnormality and normality are not perceptively different.
Someone can consider an act abnormal based on culture and that same act may be considered normal in another culture.
Answer: Consensus model
Explanation: A consensus model based on the notion that there is a general agreement about what behaviors are harmful to the majority of the public and that these behaviors are deemed criminal. Consensus model believes the idea of a social contract, originated from the work of John Locke and is based on the view that everyone in the criminal justice system works in unison to achieve justice. Consensus model recognizes that criminal law then serves a social control function designed to protect the people and maximize peace.
Answer:
(A). Cross-sectional
Explanation:
A cross-sectional research design is used to collect information on a single variable at a particular time, from different population groups with similar characteristics.
In this case, the research variable being studied is depression, while the individuals are grouped according to ages.