The Consistent Application by the American Psychiatric Association of the Medical

question 12

Multiple Choice

The consistent application by the American Psychiatric Association of the medical model on behavior is reflected in the usage of such terms as __________.

• A)conduct disorder ,diagnosis ,and the later stages
• B)bullies,victims,and interlopers
• C)adults,adolescents,children and juveniles
• D)normal childhood behavior and boys will be boys

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Definitions:

Disgust Sensitivity

The degree to which an individual is susceptible to feeling disgust in response to various stimuli.

Specific Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of or aversion to a specific object or situation that poses little to no actual danger, yet causes avoidance behavior and significant distress.

Females

The sex of an organism, or a part of an organism, which produces non-mobile ova (egg cells) and can typically bear offspring or produce milk for the young.

Neutralizing

In psychology, a coping mechanism where individuals attempt to counterbalance or cancel out thoughts or feelings perceived as unacceptable or harmful.