The Current Classification System for Psychological Disorders (DSM-IV)

question 69

Multiple Choice

The current classification system for psychological disorders (DSM-IV)

• A) avoids giving people potentially stigmatizing diagnostic labels.
• B) contains fewer disorders than previous systems, making it easier to use.
• C) recognizes the importance of information other than a traditional diagnostic label.
• D) provides specific criteria that allow therapists to classify individuals simply as normal or abnormal.

Become familiar with the concept of carrying capacity and its importance in population regulation.

Recognize the impact of environmental changes and human activities on population dynamics.

Learn about the practical applications and limitations of population models and measurements in ecological studies.

Understand the basic principles of life history strategies and their ecological roles.

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Definitions:

Objective Factors

Quantifiable or measurable attributes that are not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice, used in decision-making or assessment.

External Factors

Elements outside of an individual or system that can influence or affect outcomes, behaviors, or processes.

Instrument

An instrument in the medical context typically refers to a tool or device designed for specific diagnostic or therapeutic tasks during treatment or surgery.

Financial Record

Documentation that tracks the income, expenses, and other financial activities of an individual or organization.