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In 1883, Emil Kraepelin developed the first modern classification system for abnormal behavior. His categories formed the foundation for psychological disorders found in which modern classification system?

A) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
B) International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
C) Research Domain Criteria (RDoC)
D) Transcontinental Classification Guide for Psychotic Behavior (TCGPB)

Emil Kraepelin

A German psychiatrist who made significant contributions to the classification of mental disorders and is considered a founding figure of modern psychiatry.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

A publication by the American Psychiatric Association that provides a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of behavior or thinking that cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

  • Recognize the historical development and foundational influence of classification systems on modern diagnostic criteria.
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