Which of the Following Best Summarizes the General Principle for Diagnosing

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the general principle for diagnosing psychological disorder, according to the DSM-5?

• A) A condition is a diagnosable disorder if the individual's behavior is markedly different from that of most other people.
• B) A condition is a diagnosable disorder if it clearly has a biological origin.
• C) A condition is a diagnosable disorder if other people find it unpleasant to be around.
• D) A condition is a diagnosable disorder if it causes significant distress or impairment in someone's life.

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Definitions:

Ancestor

A person, plant, animal, or object from whom one is descended, typically one more remote than a grandparent, such as a great-grandparent or beyond.

Synapomorphies

Shared derived characteristics or traits that are used to group organisms together, indicating common ancestry.

Dolphins

Intelligent aquatic mammals known for their complex behaviors and communication skills, belonging to the family Delphinidae.

Mammals

Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of mammary glands which produce milk for feeding their young, and typically possessing hair or fur.