A Classification System for Psychological Disorders Allows Clinicians to Do

question 83

Multiple Choice

A classification system for psychological disorders allows clinicians to do all of the following except make predictions about

• A) the prevalence of a disorder.
• B) which individuals might be susceptible to a disorder.
• C) how the disorder is likely to progress.
• D) how other people might react to the diagnosis of a disorder.

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Definitions:

Newborn States

Refers to the different physiological and behavioral conditions experienced by infants, including sleeping, waking, crying, and feeding.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake, alert, and engaged, often triggered by sensory stimulation or emotional experiences.

Teratogen

A substance or factor that can cause malformation of an embryo or fetus.

Prenatal Development

The sequence of expanding and developing inside the womb, starting at fertilization and culminating in childbirth.