What Is an Important Aspect of the Character Strengths Classification

question 66

Multiple Choice

What is an important aspect of the character strengths classification scheme that Petterson and Seligman developed as a complement to the DSM?

• A) The character strengths classification scheme incorporates a more cognitive approach to understanding mental disorders.
• B) By providing a taxonomy of emotional disturbances, the character strengths scheme simplifies diagnosis and treatment.
• C) By considering new research findings, therapists are better able to understand and treat mental disorders.
• D) The character strengths assessment of characteristics such as wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence are important to assess and consider when working with mental disorders.

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Definitions:

Basic Unit

The simplest, most fundamental component or element of a system or structure.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by sexual reproduction, resulting from the fusion of two gametes.

Meiosis

A type of cell division that results in four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, essential for sexual reproduction.

Neurogenesis

The process of generating new neurons, which occurs in certain regions of the brain throughout life.