If Two People Are Both Diagnosed with the Same Disorder

question 12

Multiple Choice

If two people are both diagnosed with the same disorder using the DSM-5, how will the two people be similar?

• A)They will have experienced identical symptoms of the disorder.
• B)They will have experienced similar distress because of the disorder.
• C)They will have lost the ability to function in a similar way.
• D)They will have some of the same symptoms as each other.

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Definitions:

Stress Levels

The intensity of stress reactions within an individual, which can impact mental and physical health.

Leptin

A substance secreted by adipose tissue that plays a crucial role in controlling energy equilibrium by suppressing the desire to eat.

Fat Cells

Specialized cells that store energy in the form of fat and release hormones that regulate metabolism.

Decrease Eating

A deliberate reduction in the amount of food consumed, typically for health, dietary, or psychological reasons.