Focus,as Discussed in This Chapter,applies to the First Three Steps

question 24

True/False

Focus,as discussed in this chapter,applies to the first three steps of the IRAC process.

Recognize the symptoms and diagnostic criteria of major depressive and personality disorders according to DSM-5.

Comprehend gender differences in the diagnosis of psychological disorders.

Identify the relationship between societal expectations/gender socialization and psychological disorders.

Describe the principles and criticism of feminist therapy in treating psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

American Adults

Individuals above the age of 18 living in the United States, considered legally responsible and mature.

Hypertension

A condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

CDC

Stands for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a national public health institute in the United States focused on protecting public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.

Systolic/Diastolic Measurement

The primary method for assessing blood pressure, represented by two numbers; the first (systolic) measures pressure when the heart beats, while the second (diastolic) measures pressure when the heart rests between beats.