A Construct Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

A construct is

• A) a theoretical, intangible quality or trait in which individuals differ
• B) any variable which permits precise measurement
• C) essentially synonymous with a concept
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Conversion Disorder

A disorder where emotional distress is expressed through physical symptoms without a medical cause.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification system for mental disorders used by healthcare professionals.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation, a mental process, resulting in a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memory, and sense of identity.

Diagnostic Criteria

A standardized set of guidelines and conditions that must be met for a practitioner to diagnose a specific disorder or disease.