The Most Commonly Used Classification System for Defining and Diagnosing

question 63

Multiple Choice

The most commonly used classification system for defining and diagnosing mental illness is the _____.

• A)Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
• B)International Journal of Applied Psychology
• C)Clinical Mental Diagnosis Manual
• D)Psychology Diagnostic Report

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Definitions:

Selection

The process of choosing or preferring something or someone from a group of alternatives based on certain criteria.

Optimization

The process of making something as functional or effective as possible, often used in the context of problem-solving or resource management.

Compensation

A system of rewards, including salary, bonuses, benefits, and other forms of payment, provided to employees for their labor and achievements.

Terminal drop

A significant decline in cognitive abilities shortly before death, often seen in the final years of life.