A Specific Code Meaning "A Psychological Factor Affecting Medical Condition

question 1

Multiple Choice

A specific code meaning "a psychological factor affecting medical condition" may be found on Axis I under

• A) "Health and psychological factors and illness."
• B) "Psychosomatic disturbances."
• C) "Psychophysiological and neurological challenges."
• D) "Psychogenic medical disorders."
• E) "Other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention."

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Definitions:

Withdrawal Symptoms

Physical and psychological effects that occur when a person abruptly stops or reduces the intake of a substance they are addicted to.

Heroin

A highly addictive opioid drug derived from morphine, used illicitly for its euphoric effects.

Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances, often linked to various health risks and diseases.

Birth Weights

Birth weights are the first weights of newborns taken immediately after birth. Birth weight is an important indicator of neonatal health and development prospects.