The Term "Subthreshhold Syndrome" in a Categorical Approach to Diagnosis

question 93

Multiple Choice

The term "subthreshhold syndrome" in a categorical approach to diagnosis implies that the

• A) symptoms are too weak to be identified.
• B) client does not have enough of the symptoms to warrant a specific diagnosis.
• C) client is trying not to display symptoms of a specific disorder.
• D) model is not sensitive enough to detect pathology more than half of the time.

Distinguish between different types of phobias and their manifestations.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Identify the psychological and physiological responses associated with panic attacks and panic disorder.

Explain the concept of generalized anxiety disorder and its features.

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Occurring within or inside a cell, affecting the cell's internal environment or processes.

Neurotransmitters

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

Synapse

The junction between two neurons, where nerve impulses are transmitted from one to the other.

Sodium

A chemical element, symbol Na, that is a highly reactive metal and an essential mineral for living organisms.