A ____ Provides Therapists with Distinct Categories, Indicators, and Nomenclature

question 84

Multiple Choice

A ____ provides therapists with distinct categories, indicators, and nomenclature for different patterns of behavior, thought processes, and emotional disturbances.

• A) psychodiagnosis
• B) psychometric examination
• C) classification system
• D) diagnosis

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification system for mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.

Factual Basis

Factual basis refers to the underlying real facts or data that support a statement, argument, or hypothesis.

Delusions

False beliefs held despite strong evidence against them, often occurring as a symptom of psychiatric disorders.

Antisocial Personality

A mental health condition defined by a persistent tendency to ignore or infringe upon the rights of other individuals over an extended period.