As Cited in Your Textbook,one Reason to Use Categories in Diagnosing

question 39

Multiple Choice

As cited in your textbook,one reason to use categories in diagnosing psychopathology is that a category:

• A) aids in investigations of the etiology of different disorders
• B) allows psychologists to see if the person has a mild form of the disorder or an extreme form of it
• C) reflects how the disorder works-either a person has the disorder or does not have it
• D) creates a highly unique case study of the person's illness

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Definitions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A variety of conditions related to brain development that manifest through difficulties in social interaction, repetitive actions, and issues with verbal and nonverbal communication.

Genetic Factors

Inherited traits from one's biological parents that influence various aspects of an individual's physical and behavioral characteristics.

Mercury

A chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80, known for being the only metallic element that is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure.

Childhood Vaccinations

Immunizations given during childhood to protect against various infectious diseases, critical for public health and individual well-being.