One Important Advantage of Using a Classification and Diagnostic System

question 89

Multiple Choice

One important advantage of using a classification and diagnostic system like DSM-IV is that knowing a patient's diagnosis

• A) helps the therapist to develop a treatment plan and prognosis.
• B) allows patients to fully participate in their own treatment.
• C) permits the insurance company to have access to patients' records.
• D) allows the therapist to see the patient as an individual.

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Definitions:

Conscious Experience

The phenomenon of being aware of and able to think about one's own actions, thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.

Functional Approach

A psychological perspective that considers mental life and behavior in terms of active adaptation to the person's environment.

Complex Processes

Procedures or operations that involve multiple steps, factors, or components, often requiring sophisticated analysis, planning, or understanding.

Taste Sensations

The experience of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat, typically categorized into five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.