The Text Suggests That Our Current Classification Is Categorical Because

question 62

Multiple Choice

The text suggests that our current classification is categorical because

• A)it is based on the medical model and a categorical approach to physical diseases.
• B)categorical systems have better predictive validity than dimensional systems.
• C)dimensional systems are not amenable to empirical study.
• D)decisions to intervene in mental disorders are usually categorical.
• E)symptom counts are related to outcome variables in a linear manner.

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Definitions:

Neural Impulses

Neural impulses are electrical signals that travel along neurons, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Sensory Stimulation

The process of exciting or activating sensory organs such as eyes, ears, and skin through various stimuli.

Sound Waves

Fluctuations of air pressure that allow the transmission of sound to the human ear.

Right Hemisphere

The half of the brain responsible for spatial abilities, face recognition, visual imagery, and music perception, complementing the left hemisphere.