Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes an individual who should consult a doctor for a psychological disorder?
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14. Psychological Disorders
Diagnosing Psychological Disorders
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a functional behavioral disorder?
A
Alzheimer's disease
B
Schizophrenia
C
Multiple sclerosis
D
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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Understand the difference between functional and organic behavioral disorders. Functional disorders are those without a clear physical or structural brain abnormality, often related to psychological or developmental factors.
Review the options given: Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis are organic disorders because they involve physical changes in the brain or nervous system.
Schizophrenia, while complex, is generally considered a functional disorder because it primarily involves psychological symptoms without a clearly identifiable structural brain lesion.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is classified as a functional behavioral disorder because it involves behavioral symptoms related to attention and hyperactivity without a known physical brain damage.
Therefore, identify ADHD as the example of a functional behavioral disorder among the options, based on its psychological and developmental nature rather than organic brain pathology.
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