The Only Consistent Developmental Data Included in the DSM-IV Diagnostic

question 34

Multiple Choice

The only consistent developmental data included in the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria are

• A) clinically derived systems.
• B) age of onset and course of the disorder.
• C) comorbidity estimates.
• D) using a special axis for child disorders.

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Definitions:

Electron Transport

is a series of chemical reactions that transfer electrons from electron donors to electron acceptors via redox reactions, and couples this electron transfer with the transfer of protons (H+ ions) across a membrane.

Oxygen

Oxygen is a chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for the respiration of most living organisms and for combustion processes.

Acetyl CoA

is an important molecule in metabolism, acting as a substrate for the citric acid cycle in energy production and synthesis of fatty acids.

Citric Acid Cycle

All aerobic life forms use this collection of chemical processes to create energy, transforming acetate sourced from carbs, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide.