When a Taxonomic System Is Applied to a Psychological Problem

question 90

Multiple Choice

When a taxonomic system is applied to a psychological problem, it becomes a .

• A) diagnosis
• B) prognosis
• C) nosology
• D) nomenclature

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Definitions:

Body Fluid

Liquids originating from inside the bodies of living organisms, which include substances like blood, urine, and lymph, playing essential roles in their physiology.

Respiratory Acidosis

A medical condition wherein the lungs cannot remove all of the carbon dioxide the body produces, leading to a disturbed acid-base balance.

Arterial Blood Gases

A test that measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the arterial blood to assess lung function and how well gases are being exchanged in the body.

Metabolic Acidosis

A medical condition characterized by an increase in acidity in the blood and body tissues, often due to kidney disease, diabetes, or poisoning.