Which of the Following Is Not Part of the DSM-IV

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not part of the DSM-IV definition of mental disorder?

• A) Mental disorders are clinically significant.
• B) Mental disorders are associated with present distress.
• C) Mental disorders are genetically inherited.
• D) Mental disorders cause disability.

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Definitions:

Color Vision

The ability of the eyes to distinguish different wavelengths of light, enabling us to see a spectrum of colors.

Christine Ladd-Franklin

An American psychologist and logician known for her work in psychology of vision and color theory, as well as being one of the first women to make significant contributions to the field of psychology.

Unconscious Mind

Part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.

Psychoanalysis

A set of theories and therapeutic methods related to the study of the unconscious mind, which together form a method of treatment for mental disorders.