Jerome Wakefield's Definition of "Mental Disorder" Has Three Components

question 29

Multiple Choice

Jerome Wakefield's definition of "mental disorder" has three components. They are

• A) distress or disability, unexpected response to events, and mental dysfunction.
• B) biological deficit or dysfunction, social condemnation, and statistical rarity.
• C) statistical rarity, distress to others in society, and unexpected behavior.
• D) distress, dangerousness, and mental dysfunction.

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Definitions:

Trazodone

A medication primarily used to treat depression, also having applications in treating anxiety, insomnia and controlling certain types of chronic pain.

Urinate

The process of expelling urine from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body.

Hot Chocolate

A warm beverage made from milk or water, cocoa powder, and sugar, often enjoyed as a comfort drink.

Gentle Backrub

A soft, soothing massage applied to the back to relieve tension or discomfort.