According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5, Mental Disorders Are

question 6

True/False

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5, mental disorders are usually associated with significant distress or disability in social, occupational, or other important activities.

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Definitions:

Absolute Refractory

The absolute refractory period is a time during which a nerve or muscle is incapable of responding to stimulation, immediately following an action potential.

Action Potentials

Rapid, short-lasting events where the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, typical in neurons and muscle cells during signal transmission.

Period

A length or span of time; in grammar, it is a punctuation mark used to denote the end of a sentence.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.