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lak

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The dimensional model of classification suggests that symptoms of what we now call disorders are really extreme variations of normal experience. Explain this statement, providing an example in your discussion.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Both Warren and Richard lost their homes in the Katrina hurricane in Louisiana. However, while Warren developed major depression and required hospitalization, Richard, whose loss was greater, was able to cope with it.
 
  This difference in responses between the two men may be due to what is termed
   A) genetic control of sensitivity to the environment.
   B) genetic overreaction to emotional stimuli.
   C) genetic predisposition to anticipatory stress.
   D) genetic amplification of a stressor.



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Answer to Question 1

The dimensional model acknowledges that not all patients express the same disorder in the same way. Much of what we see in psychiatric illnesses is best conceptualized along dimensions of functioning rather than as discrete clinical conditions. In this model, comorbidity would be described as levels of dysfunction in associated areas rather than a distinct and separate disorder. This allows for a rich description of the client in multiple areas.

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lak

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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