A Fundamental Problem with the Diagnostic Labeling of Psychologically Disordered

question 77

Multiple Choice

A fundamental problem with the diagnostic labeling of psychologically disordered behaviors is that the labels often

• A) bias our perceptions of the labeled person.
• B) represent attempts by psychologists to explain behavior by simply naming it.
• C) interfere with effective research on the causes of these disorders.
• D) interfere with effective treatment of these disorders.

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Definitions:

Hue

A color or shade of color perceived in an object, determined by the wavelength of light it reflects.

Longest Wavelength

Refers to the type of electromagnetic waves with the lowest frequencies and, correspondingly, the longest physical wavelengths.

Red

A primary color that is at the end of the visible spectrum of light, associated with energy, passion, and danger.

Visual Receptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye, responsible for converting light into neural signals that the brain can interpret.