One Way in Which the Description of Disorders Has Changed

question 112

Multiple Choice

One way in which the description of disorders has changed in successive editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is that greater relationship to ________ is in evidence with regard to the descriptions of the various disorders.

• A) psychoanalytic theory
• B) behavioral measures
• C) cognitive-behavioral measures
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, which secretes hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.

Adrenal Medulla

A part of the adrenal gland that produces adrenaline and noradrenaline, hormone important for the fight-or-flight response.

Ovulation

The phase in the female menstrual cycle where a mature egg is released from the ovary into the fallopian tube for potential fertilization.