Dr Thompson Collects Information in Order to Describe, Assess, and Understand

question 92

Multiple Choice

Dr. Thompson collects information in order to describe, assess, and understand an individual's psychological disorder. Dr. Thompson is engaged in ____.

• A) investigative therapy
• B) systematic sensitization
• C) psychodiagnosis
• D) experimental research

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Definitions:

Genetic Disorders

Diseases or conditions that are caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, which can be inherited from parents or occur due to mutations.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis where a small amount of amniotic fluid is sampled to test for chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections.

Chorionic Villus

Tiny, finger-like projections found on the chorion, which contribute to the formation of the placenta and facilitate nutrient and oxygen exchange between mother and fetus.

Multiple Births

The occurrence of giving birth to more than one infant during the same pregnancy, such as twins, triplets, or higher order multiples.