The term teratogen refers to __________
A) any environmental agent that causes damage during the prenatal period
B) a limited time span during which a part of the body is biologically prepared to develop rapidly
C) a rapid period of prenatal neurological development
D) a synthetic hormone used to prevent miscarriage
Answer: A
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Which of the following assumptions are not made by classification systems for psychological disorders, such as DSM-5 and ICD-10?
A. Different psychological disorders are distinct from each other B. Diagnosis is possible only if the ultimate causes of symptoms are understood C. Diagnosis of a specific disorder will ensure that a person will receive the most appropriate treatment D. Two patients with the same diagnosis (e.g. ‘Schizophrenia’) are likely to be similar to each other.
A doctor is attempting to determine how healthy you are. She uses a formula that contains information regarding your height and weight. What is she most likely measuring?
a. LDL b. BMI c. HDL d. ADA
An advantage of defining clinical diagnosis by a large number of overlapping features is that it encourages clinicians to
a. seek a second opinion. b. provide more time during therapy. c. consider individual differences when treating patients. d. give more diagnostic tests.
Hippocrates believed that phlegmatic people tended to be calm
Indicate whether the statement is true or false