What Is the Primary Distinction Between the DSM and ICD

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the primary distinction between the DSM and ICD?

• A)The ICD is for psychiatrists, the DSM is for psychologists.
• B)The ICD has a research and a clinician version, while the DSM has only one version.
• C)The DSM uses an older numbering system than the ICD
• D)The ICD was developed with medication management in mind, while the DSM was developed for therapists

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Definitions:

Sensing Touch

The perception or sensation induced by physical contact with objects or individuals, enabled by the body's sensory receptors.

Limbic System

An intricate network of neural pathways in the brain, responsible for fundamental emotions like pleasure and fear, as well as basic instincts like sexual drive and the need for food.

Sexual Behavior

Actions or practices related to the expression of sexuality, including activities, preferences, and orientations.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the production of many of the body's essential hormones, influencing hunger, thirst, sleep, and mood.