Dr Nwoambi Is a Psychologist Who Is Currently Evaluating a New

question 21

Multiple Choice

Dr. Nwoambi is a psychologist who is currently evaluating a new client. Dr. Nwoambi would most likely refer to the __________ to assist her in diagnosing her client's psychological disorder.

• A) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
• B) Physician's Desk Reference
• C) Textbook of Psychological Disorders
• D) Textbook of Physiological Disorders

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Definitions:

Mental Age

A measure of an individual's cognitive development, expressed as the age at which an average individual reaches the same level of mental performance.

Chronological Age

The number of years a person has lived, as measured from their birth to a given date.

Cultural Biases

Prejudices or predispositions toward or against certain cultures, often influencing perceptions and behaviors unconsciously.

Metacognition

Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, or thinking about thinking.