Choose the Incorrectly Paired Term and Definition

question 158

Multiple Choice

Choose the incorrectly paired term and definition.

• A) Free-running: length of circadian period when an animal is in constant conditions
• B) Entrainment: resetting a circadian rhythm to environmental conditions, such as the light-dark cycle
• C) Circadian rhythm: daily cycles
• D) Suprachiasmatic nuclei: area of the brain that controls circannual rhythms
• E) In phase: one rhythm completely matches another

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Definitions:

Diagnostic Reliability

The consistency and stability of a diagnosis over time or between different assessors.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a handbook used by healthcare professionals in the United States as an authoritative guide to diagnose mental disorders.

Patient Age

A clinical parameter indicating the chronological age of a patient, often critical in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by changes in emotion, thinking, or behavior (or a combination of these), which cause distress or difficulty in functioning.