The DSM-IV Has Specific Criteria and Guidelines That Help Psychologists

question 143

Multiple Choice

The DSM-IV has specific criteria and guidelines that help psychologists to determine the particular mental illness that a client is exhibiting.The use of the diagnostic criteria in the DSM-IV illustrates the use of

• A) prototypes.
• B) conceptual rules.
• C) negative instances.
• D) framing.

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Definitions:

Adolescent Pregnancy

Pregnancy that occurs in a female individual who is in the adolescent stage of development, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

Sexually Transmitted Infection

A type of infection transmitted through sexual contact, caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites.

Heterosexual Contact

Sexual interaction between individuals of the opposite sex.

Homosexual Contact

Interactions, including sexual relationships, between individuals of the same sex.