Which of the Following Is the Most Commonly Diagnosed Psychological

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most commonly diagnosed psychological disorder in the United States?

• A)generalized anxiety disorder
• B)major depressive disorder
• C)substance-abuse disorder
• D)schizophrenia

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Definitions:

Wundt

Wilhelm Wundt, often regarded as the father of experimental psychology, who established the first psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany, in 1879.

Nature-Nurture

A debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Stability-Change

A debate within the field of psychology that concerns whether and how much personal characteristics and behavior change or remain stable throughout a person's life.

Person-Situation

Refers to the debate in psychology about the relative influence of personal traits versus situational factors on human behavior.