The First Categorization of Mental Disorders Developed Out Of

question 179

Multiple Choice

The first categorization of mental disorders developed out of:

• A) Kraepelin's realization that not all people with abnormal behavior have similar symptoms
• B) the statistical finding that mental disorders involve separate traits and behaviors
• C) behaviorist treatments that applied to only a few categories of disorder
• D) brain imaging studies, which revealed that disorders had unique biological correlates

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Definitions:

Pyelonephritis

Infection of the kidneys, often caused by an initial infection in one of the ureters.

Glomerular (Bowman's) Capsule

A cup-like sack at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the kidney, playing a critical role in the filtration of blood to form urine.

Filters

Devices or processes used to remove impurities or separate substances.

Urea

A waste product formed in the liver during the breakdown of proteins, excreted in urine.