What Is the Value of Classification

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is the value of classification?

• A)To help understand causes and treatments of mental disorders.
• B)To give researchers choices of what to investigate.
• C)To determine that mental disorders are real entities.
• D)To determine a non-negotiable number of symptoms for each diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Dopamine Receptors

Proteins located on the surface of certain cells in the brain that bind dopamine and are involved in transmitting the dopamine signal.

Amygdala

A small, almond-shaped cluster of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes of the brain, involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.

Low Birth Weight

A condition in newborns weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) at birth, often associated with premature birth or poor prenatal growth.

Maternal Diabetes

A condition where a woman develops diabetes during pregnancy, known as gestational diabetes, or enters pregnancy with pre-existing diabetes.