As the DSM Has Expanded Its Definitions of Mental Illness

question 109

True/False

As the DSM has expanded its definitions of mental illness, there has been a corresponding increase in the number of routine behaviors now labeled mental illness.

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Definitions:

Tectorial Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that contacts the cilia of the auditory hair cells, playing a critical role in the mechanism of hearing.

Spiral Organ

A structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear, critical for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures on the surface of cells that move in a wave-like pattern to transport materials or aid in movement.

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through a medium such as air, producing the sensation of sound.