Descriptions of Disorders in the DSM-IV-TR

question 187

Multiple Choice

Descriptions of disorders in the DSM-IV-TR

• A) can be found for all forms of culture-bound syndromes.
• B) are derived from survey responses from board-certified clinicians in North America and Europe.
• C) are based on empirical data and clinical observations.
• D) are intentionally vague so that all known disorders can be categorized.

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Definitions:

Cholesterol

A type of fat found in the blood, essential for the body's functioning but high levels of which can lead to cardiovascular diseases.

Margin of Error

The amount of error allowed in the results of a statistical survey, expressed as a percentage and indicating the confidence in the results.

Mean Weight

The average mass of objects or individuals, calculated by summing their weights and dividing by the number of objects or individuals.

Sample

A subset of individuals, items, or data taken from a larger population, used to make inferences about the whole population.