As a Lexical Definition, the Definition "'Soap' Means Water Soluble

question 340

Multiple Choice

As a lexical definition, the definition "'Soap' means water soluble sodium palmitate" may be criticized as:

• A) Being ambiguous.
• B) Being obscure.
• C) Being too broad.
• D) Failing to convey the essential meaning of the word being defined.
• E) Being vague.

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Definitions:

Biological Approach

An approach in psychology and medicine that focuses on understanding mental processes and behaviors in terms of biological function and structure.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by significant disturbances in an individual’s cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior, reflecting a dysfunction in psychological, biological, or developmental processes.

Evident

Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States.