5.2.1 - Definition and Classification
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What is a psychological disorder?
💡 Hint: Think about the overall impact on daily life.
Name one type of mood disorder.
💡 Hint: These disorders primarily relate to emotional states.
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What is the primary classification manual for psychological disorders?
💡 Hint: It’s published by the American Psychiatric Association.
True or False: Anxiety Disorders are considered one of the rarest forms of mental illness.
💡 Hint: Think about how often anxiety affects people.
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Compare and contrast eating disorders with mood disorders. Discuss the underlying causes and treatments.
💡 Hint: Identify key features of each disorder type.
Discuss the implications of misclassifying a psychological disorder on treatment and recovery.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of accurate vs. inaccurate diagnosis.
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