The DSM-IV Is

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Multiple Choice

The DSM-IV is

• A) the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th edition).
• B) a diagnostic guide for psychological disorders.
• C) a complex multiaxial system of classification.
• D) all of these.

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and fear.

Extraversion

A personality dimension that involves being outgoing, energetic, and often seeking the company of others.

Libido

The term used to describe sexual drive or desire, which can be influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist who founded the discipline of psychoanalysis and made significant contributions to psychology.