When diagnosing and classifying psychological disorders, which of the following is used for clinical purposes to examine the general health of populations and to monitor the prevalence of diseases and other health problems worldwide?

a. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
b. International Classification of Diseases
c. International Manual of Mental Disorders
d. Diagnostic and Statistical Classification of Diseases


b. International Classification of Diseases

When diagnosing and classifying psychological disorders, the International Classification of Diseases is used for clinical purposes, to examine the general health of populations, to monitor the prevalence of diseases and other health problems worldwide.

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

The limbic system is NOT involved in:

A) motivation. B) language. C) emotion. D) memory.

Psychology

The group of people who move through life with an individual providing protection and encouragement is their social convoy

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology

The average college student reads at a rate of about _____ words per minute

A) 50–100 B) 100–150 C) 150–200 D) 200–300

Psychology