What Is the Diagnostic Category in the Tenth Edition of the International

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the diagnostic category in the tenth edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) that is generally equivalent to psychopathy called?

• A) Dissocial personality disorder
• B) Psychosis
• C) Sociopathy
• D) Antisocial personality disorder
• E) Borderline personality disorder

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Definitions:

Illness

A state of poor health, often characterized by symptoms and impacting an individual's normal functioning.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, called the "master gland" because it produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions including growth.

Synaptic Terminals

The ends of axons where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals across synapses to other neurons or muscle cells.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, playing a major role in shaping everyday functions and mood.