A Person Wonders, "How Likely Am I to Qualify for a DSM

question 156

Multiple Choice

A person wonders, "How likely am I to qualify for a DSM diagnosis in my lifetime?" Assuming this person is "typical," the MOST accurate answer (based on survey results) would be:

• A) "Unlikely; about 10 percent of people will ever qualify for a DSM diagnosis."
• B) "Somewhat unlikely; about 20 percent of people will ever qualify for a DSM diagnosis."
• C) "Pretty likely; about one-third of people will ever qualify for a DSM diagnosis."
• D) "Likely; almost half of people will ever qualify for a DSM diagnosis."

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Definitions:

Hepatic Portal Vein

A blood vessel that carries nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver.

Postcava

Also known as the inferior vena cava, it's a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body into the heart.

Cephalic Vein

A large vein that runs along the outer side of the arm from the hand to the shoulder, often used for intravenous injections or blood sampling.

External Jugular Vein

A vein located on each side of the neck that drains blood from the head, face, and neck into the subclavian vein.