For Several Months, an American Therapist Has Worked with a Client

question 226

Multiple Choice

For several months, an American therapist has worked with a client with PTSD. The therapist suspects her client may also have an anxiety disorder in addition to the PTSD. To determine if this is so, the therapist will consult the _____, which contains the criteria for all psychological disorders and the rules for diagnosing each.

• A) ICD
• B) APA
• C) CCMD
• D) DSM

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by converting them into electrical impulses for interpretation by the nervous system.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment.

Lamellated Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings found in the skin that are sensitive to pressure and vibration.

Mechanoreceptors

are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, playing key roles in touch, hearing, and balance.