Culture-Bound Syndromes in DSM Are Also Known as Idioms of Distress

question 36

Multiple Choice

Culture-bound syndromes in DSM are also known as idioms of distress because they represent

• A)different forms of speech.
• B)unique manners of expressing emotion.
• C)the non-professional term for mental disorders.
• D)non-existent or imagined forms of psychopathology.

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Definitions:

Bronchiole

One of the finer subdivisions of the bronchial tubes, less than 1 mm in diameter; has no cartilage in its wall but does have relatively more smooth muscle and elastic fibers.

Segmental Bronchus

Branches of the bronchial tree that supply air to specific segments of the lung, ensuring efficient gas exchange.

Respiratory Zone

The region of the lungs where gas exchange between air and blood takes place, mainly comprising the alveoli and alveolar ducts.

Tracheobronchial Tree

The branching system of the respiratory tract that includes the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles, acting as the passage way for air to enter into the lungs.