Discuss how the current diagnostic system may be increasing rates of comorbidity among patients
What will be an ideal response?
The current system uses exclusive diagnostic categories. The DSM rule that the same symptom could not appear in more than one disorder forces multiple diagnoses, and categories have nearly tripled since the first DSM, making finer and finer distinctions among disorders.
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A. the ability of the friend to help them form romantic relationships B. finding a friend who can share their values, be loyal, and stick up for them C. finding someone they can look up to D. finding someone who will do go along with what the child wants to do
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a. ?pleural fluid; rupture the blood-brain barrier b. ?pleural fluid; tear nerve fibers c. ?cerebrospinal fluid; rupture the blood-brain barrier d. ?cerebrospinal fluid; tear nerve fibers
Korsakoff's Syndrome can cause:
a. anterograde amnesia b. retrograde amnesia c. repression d. retroactive interference
Compared to a psychologist, a psychiatrist
a. is able to prescribe drugs in all 50 states within the United States. b. charges lower fees than a psychologist. c. can do psychotherapy, while a psychologist can only counsel. d. relies on psychodynamic techniques, while a psychologist is more client-centered.