NCLEX Question for American Psychiatric Association

NCLEX Review Question
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
b.Emotional disorder
c.Anxiety
d.Schizophrenia

Correct Answer: A
Mental disorder
Rationale: The definition was adopted by the American Psychiatric Association in 1994.

Emotional disorder
Rationale: There is no universally accepted definition of what constitutes an emotional disorder.

Anxiety
Rationale: Anxiety is defined as fear of the unknown.

Schizophrenia
Rationale: Schizophrenia is a specific disorder characterized by psychosis.

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