Adding a Threshold or Cutting Point to a Dimensional System

question 48

Multiple Choice

Adding a threshold or cutting point to a dimensional system

• A)results in a more accurate classification of diseases and disorders.
• B)results in a more user-friendly approach to diagnosing illnesses.
• C)results in a categorical system.
• D)results in increased prevalence rates for psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Vocal Cords

Folded membranes within the larynx that produce sound when air is expelled from the lungs, causing them to vibrate.

Pharynx

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and larynx, serving both respiratory and digestive functions in vertebrates.

Throat Region

The anterior part of the neck, through which food and air pass to the esophagus and trachea respectively.

Bronchi

The major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe, facilitating the transport of air in and out of the lungs.