Which of the Following Definitions Is Circular

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following definitions is circular?

• A)leaf: the leafy part of a plant
• B)green: the color that appears between yellow and blue in a rainbow
• C)Frisbee: a flat, round disc that can be tossed from person to person
• D)orange: an orange-colored, small, round fruit
• E)wheat: a tall cereal grass, often cultivated for human consumption

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning.

Diagnosed

The process of identifying a disease or condition from its signs and symptoms by a health professional.

Maladaptive Responses

Negative reactions or behaviors developed in response to stress or trauma, which are ineffective for coping and can lead to further psychological or emotional difficulties.

Imaginary Symptoms

Symptoms reported by an individual that have no physical basis in reality, often psychological in origin.