According to the APA, which of the following is a characteristic of a psychological disorder?

A. Having disturbances that cause considerable distress
B. Having disturbances that vary in intensity and frequency
C. Having disturbances that are associated with a virus
D. Having disturbances that are unusual but not abnormal


A. Having disturbances that cause considerable distress

Psychology

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Psychology

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A) ?obsessive-compulsive disorder. B) ?generalized anxiety disorder. C) ?phobic disorder. D) ?stress disorder.

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Synthesize what is known about Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Explain the physical process of this disease and the role of the prion.

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology