Question

Maria, a U.S. psychologist uses the DSM-5 in her practice, but her cousin, Ava, lives in Spain and often uses the ________ for clinical diagnosis.A. Determining Statistical Manifestation of DisordersB. International Classification of DiseasesC. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersD. PreviousNext

Answer 1

Answer:

B. International Classification of Diseases

Explanation:

The International Classification of Diseases is the basis for identifying health trends and statistics worldwide and contains approximately 55,000 unique codes for injuries, illnesses and causes of death. The document provides a common language that allows healthcare professionals to share health information globally.

This document is widely used among healthcare professionals in Europe, however, in America, professionals often use DSM-5. For this reason, we can say that Maria, a US psychologist, uses the DSM-5, while her cousin, Ava, lives in Spain and often uses the international classification of diseases.

Answer 2

Answer: B

Explanation:

This is another approach used by physicians psychologist to classify and code or diagnosis.