A Clinician Has Met with a Client Who Presents Symptoms

question 3

Multiple Choice

A clinician has met with a client who presents symptoms that would meet the criteria for several disorders; according to DSM, the clinician would

• A) pick the most severe disorder to diagnose.
• B) pick the disorder that appeared first to diagnose.
• C) diagnose each disorder that fits the client's symptoms.
• D) have to decide which disorder was the most treatable.

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Definitions:

Neurogenesis

The production of new neurons from immature stem cells.

Spinal-Cord Axons

Nerve fibers in the spinal cord that conduct electrical impulses between the brain and the rest of the body, playing a crucial role in transmitting sensory information and motor commands.

Neuroscientists

Scientists who specialize in the study of the nervous system, aiming to understand the biological basis of behavior, cognition, and brain function.

Nervous System Chemicals

Substances, such as neurotransmitters and hormones, that transmit signals and regulate various functions within the nervous system.