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What is the key characteristic in the DSM definition of mental disorder?
What is the key characteristic in the DSM definition of mental disorder?
- Cultural expectations and norms
- Societal acceptance
- Breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning (correct)
- Physical dysfunction
How is a mental disorder defined in terms of 'Personal Distress'?
How is a mental disorder defined in terms of 'Personal Distress'?
- If it brings joy to the individual
- If it is beneficial to others
- If it follows cultural norms
- If the individual is extremely upset (correct)
What characterizes 'Disability' in mental disorder?
What characterizes 'Disability' in mental disorder?
- Cultural expectations
- Enhancement of cognitive abilities
- No impact on daily functioning
- Impairment in an important area of life (correct)
What is meant by 'Violation of Social Norms' in the DSM definition of mental disorder?
What is meant by 'Violation of Social Norms' in the DSM definition of mental disorder?
What purpose does the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) serve?
What purpose does the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) serve?
How do many mental health professionals approach their clinical work?
How do many mental health professionals approach their clinical work?
What term refers to the total number of cases related to a disorder?
What term refers to the total number of cases related to a disorder?
Which term describes the beginning of a disorder?
Which term describes the beginning of a disorder?
What did Hippocrates relate mental disturbances to in his early biological explanations?
What did Hippocrates relate mental disturbances to in his early biological explanations?
What was one of the treatments used during the period of Demons and Witches for mental illness?
What was one of the treatments used during the period of Demons and Witches for mental illness?
What term refers to the study of why a disorder begins?
What term refers to the study of why a disorder begins?
During the Dark Ages, who gained influence in matters related to mental disorders?
During the Dark Ages, who gained influence in matters related to mental disorders?
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