Before Becoming Fully Competent in Developmental Psychopathology, a Person Would

question 110

Multiple Choice

Before becoming fully competent in developmental psychopathology, a person would need to

• A)be a parent.
• B)have a medical degree.
• C)be trained in clinical psychology.
• D)have a university degree.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by disturbances in thought, emotion, or behavior, leading to distress or impaired functioning.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a guide used by healthcare professionals to diagnose mental disorders.

American Psychiatric Association

A professional organization of psychiatrists aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of mental disorders.

Diagnostic

Pertaining to the identification of the nature or cause of a health problem, often involving analysis of symptoms and tests.