Which of the following terms has been defined by the American
Psychiatric Association as a group of behavioral or psychological
symptoms or a pattern that manifests itself in significant distress,
impaired functioning, or accentuated risk of enduring severe
suffering or possible death?
a) Mental disorder
The definition was adopted by the American Psychiatric Association in
1994.
b) Emotional disorder
There is no universally accepted definition of what constitutes an
emotional disorder.
c) Anxiety
Anxiety is defined as fear of the unknown.
d) Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a specific disorder characterized by psychosis.
Psychiatric Association as a group of behavioral or psychological
symptoms or a pattern that manifests itself in significant distress,
impaired functioning, or accentuated risk of enduring severe
suffering or possible death?
a) Mental disorder
The definition was adopted by the American Psychiatric Association in
1994.
b) Emotional disorder
There is no universally accepted definition of what constitutes an
emotional disorder.
c) Anxiety
Anxiety is defined as fear of the unknown.
d) Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a specific disorder characterized by psychosis.