As Developmental Psychologists, Sroufe and Rutter (2000) Argue That Psychological

question 193

Multiple Choice

As developmental psychologists, Sroufe and Rutter (2000) argue that psychological disorders are best

• A) described in terms of a disease.
• B) conceptualized as a pattern of adaptation that unfolds over time.
• C) thought to be defects lying within the person.
• D) understood without knowledge concerning the individual's personal characteristics, history, or developmental status as these factors bias the diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Generalized Anxiety Disorders

A mental health disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday things, affecting daily functioning.

DSM-5 Diagnosis

is the process of identifying mental disorders using the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification system.

Irrational Fear

An excessive and unreasonable fear response to a particular object, situation, or activity, often leading to avoidance behaviors.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by spontaneous and recurrent panic attacks, often accompanied by persistent concern about having other attacks.