The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)uses the Term _____ to Describe

question 93

Multiple Choice

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) uses the term _____ to describe abnormal patterns of behavior.

• A)mental illness
• B)mental disorder
• C)psychological disorder
• D)psychological illness
• E)personality disorder

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Definitions:

Greater Risks

Situations or actions that involve a higher likelihood of negative consequences or dangers.

Uncertain

The state of being not exactly known, established, or defined, often leading to ambiguity or unpredictability.

Specialized Cognitive Mechanisms

Brain functions or structures evolved to solve specific problems of survival or reproduction.

Evolutionary Perspective

An approach in psychology that explains mental and psychological traits—such as memory, perception, or language—as adaptations, i.e., as the functional products of natural selection.