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Define the Concept of "Mental Disorders" in the DSM System

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Define the concept of "mental disorders" in the DSM system and show how the diagnostic system adheres to the medical model.


Definitions:

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum and diencephalon, responsible for processing sensory information and controlling motor functions.

Tectum

A part of the brain located in the midbrain that plays a role in auditory and visual reflexes.

Basal Ganglia

A group of nuclei in the brain involved in coordinating movement, as well as aspects of learning and memory.

Allocortex

A type of cortical tissue in the brain characterized by fewer layers than the neocortex, involved in functions like emotion and memory.

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