The Most Commonly Used Classification System for Defining and Diagnosing

question 63

Multiple Choice

The most commonly used classification system for defining and diagnosing mental illness is the _____.

• A)Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
• B)International Journal of Applied Psychology
• C)Clinical Mental Diagnosis Manual
• D)Psychology Diagnostic Report

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Definitions:

Dark Triad

A combination of three negative traits: psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissism.

Lack of Empathy

Lack of Empathy describes a person's inability to understand and share the feelings of others.

Machiavellianism

A lack of empathy and a willingness to exploit others.

Chocolate Cake Model

The tendency of a relationship with a narcissist to start positively but end very negatively.