In 1883, Emil Kraepelin Developed the First Modern Classification System

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Multiple Choice

In 1883, Emil Kraepelin developed the first modern classification system for abnormal behavior, and his categories formed the foundation for psychological disorders found in which modern classification system?

• A) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
• B) International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
• C) Canadian and American Encyclopedia of Mental Illness (CAEMI)
• D) Transcontinental Classification Guide for Psychotic Behavior (TCGPB)

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Definitions:

Amino Group

An amino group is a functional group consisting of a nitrogen atom attached to two hydrogen atoms (–NH2) and is a fundamental component of amino acids and thus proteins.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins. They contain an amino group and a carboxylic acid group, and they vary by the side chain attached to their alpha carbon.

Nitrogenous Waste

Waste products containing nitrogen, such as urea, ammonia, and uric acid, produced by the metabolism of proteins and nucleic acids in organisms.

Urea

A waste product formed in the liver, the final nitrogenous excretion product of protein metabolism, which is excreted in the urine.