A Clinician Is Using DSM-IV-TR to Arrive at a Diagnosis

question 114

Multiple Choice

A clinician is using DSM-IV-TR to arrive at a diagnosis for Michael, the case presented in your text; to justify a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder, the clinician will have to

• A) conduct extensive psychological tests.
• B) refer Michael to a physician.
• C) compare Michael to a specific set of criteria.
• D) arrange for Michael to undergo a brain scan.

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Definitions:

Prevent Shock

The act or practices designed to avoid the sudden and severe emotional or physiological disturbance caused by stressful events or injuries.

Observational Learning

A type of learning that occurs through observing the actions of others, understanding the consequences, and mimicking or avoiding the behavior accordingly.

Operant Conditioning

A system of training where the force of a behavior is changed through reward or punishment.

Change Channels

The action of switching or modifying pathways or methods, often used in the context of media consumption or management strategies.