The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is published by the:

• A) American Academy of Pediatrics
• B) American Psychological Association
• C) American Psychiatric Association
• D) International Classification of Diseases

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Definitions:

Allopatric

Referring to populations of a species that are geographically separated, leading to genetic divergence and potentially speciation.

Allopatric Speciation

A mode of speciation occurring when biological populations of the same species become isolated from each other to an extent that prevents or interferes with genetic interchange.

Parapatric Speciation

A mode of speciation in which new species evolve in adjacent or overlapping geographic areas, often due to differences in habitat or environmental pressures.

Sympatric Speciation

The process by which new species evolve from a single ancestral species while inhabiting the same geographic region.