Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about emotional abuse compared to physical abuse is most accurate according to current psychological research?
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14. Psychological Disorders
Diagnosing Psychological Disorders
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best defines a psychological disorder?
A
A physical illness caused by a virus or bacteria
B
A temporary feeling of sadness or anxiety that resolves on its own
C
A normal response to everyday stressors
D
A syndrome marked by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the concept of a psychological disorder by focusing on its key characteristics rather than physical causes or temporary emotional states.
Step 2: Recognize that psychological disorders involve a syndrome, which means a collection of symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular condition.
Step 3: Identify that these symptoms must cause a clinically significant disturbance, meaning they interfere with an individual's normal functioning in cognition (thinking), emotion regulation (managing feelings), or behavior.
Step 4: Differentiate psychological disorders from normal responses to stress or temporary feelings by noting the persistence and severity of the disturbance.
Step 5: Conclude that the best definition of a psychological disorder is one that highlights a clinically significant disturbance in cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior, rather than physical illness or normal emotional reactions.
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