A Psychologist Might Question the Concept of "Comorbidity" in DSM

question 117

Multiple Choice

A psychologist might question the concept of "comorbidity" in DSM because

• A) it is difficult to determine if there are two distinct disorders present or if what is being observed is a different manifestation of a single disorder.
• B) manifestations of different symptoms in a given disorder are rare.
• C) True comorbidity is not generally accepted by most mental health professionals.
• D) the concept of comorbidity implies the presence of an underlying medical disorder.

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Definitions:

Interatrial Sulci

Grooves on the heart's surface that mark the boundary between the left and right atria.

Chordae Tendineae

Heart strings that connect the papillary muscles of the heart to the tricuspid and mitral valves, facilitating valve function.

Tricuspid Valve

A valve in the heart that lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle, preventing backflow of blood.

Aortic Valve

A valve in the heart between the left ventricle and the aorta that prevents blood from flowing back into the ventricle after it has been pumped out.