Define and Provide an Example of an Operational Definition

question 41

Short Answer

Define and provide an example of an operational definition.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States.

Medical Model

A framework for understanding diseases and disorders based on biological causes, which can be treated through medical intervention.

Poverty

A condition where individuals or communities lack the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.

Trauma

Deeply distressing or disturbing experiences that can have long-lasting effects on an individual's mental and emotional well-being.