The Current Classification System for Psychological Disorders (DSM-5)

question 4

Multiple Choice

The current classification system for psychological disorders (DSM-5)

• 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.

Describe the regulation of body functions by the endocrine system.

Explain the mechanism of action of different hormones on specific tissues.

Understand the role of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis.

Recognize the structural and functional relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.

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Definitions:

Lightning Protection

Systems or devices designed to protect structures and equipment from damage by directing lightning surges safely to the ground.

Grounded

Refers to a direct physical connection to the earth in an electrical system, used for safety and stability of the system.

Insulators

Materials that resist the flow of electrical current, often used to protect or separate conductors.

Electrons Stationary

Conceptually refers to electrons not moving or being in a static state within a material, although in reality, electrons are always in motion due to thermal energy.