A Classical Categorical Approach to Diagnosis Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

A classical categorical approach to diagnosis is

• A) more useful in psychology than in medicine.
• B) more useful in medicine than in psychology.
• C) not appropriate in either medicine or psychology.
• D) equally useful in medicine and psychology.

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Definitions:

Binge Eating Disorder

A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, followed by feelings of shame, distress, or guilt.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by periods of binge eating followed by attempts to avoid weight gain, often through vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsession with losing weight, leading to severe undernutrition and an unrealistic perception of body image.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a long-standing pattern of avoidance of social interactions, feelings of inadequacy, and extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation.