The Abbreviation for the Name of the Official Listing of Mental

question 103

Multiple Choice

The abbreviation for the name of the official listing of mental disorders for the United States is:

• A) APA.
• B) DSM.
• C) ICD-9.
• D) ICD-10.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor

The first stage of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, from birth to roughly 2 years, where infants understand the world through their actions and sensory experiences.

Secondary Circular Reaction

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants repeat actions that are pleasurable or produce interesting results, typically occurring from 4 to 8 months of age.

Primary Circular Reaction

An early developmental stage where infants repeat an action that they accidentally discovered, focusing on their own body.

Tertiary Circular Reaction

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which toddlers experiment with new behaviors to see the outcomes, typically observed around 12 to 18 months of age.