Question

Ruby was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at age 12 and with an eating disorder at age 15. TreatingRuby will likely be difficult because she has two mental health disorders. What do health professionalscall this type of situation?
(1 point)
bipolar disorder
noncompliance
comorbidity
duofeedback
A)
Bryan has visited two psychiatrists. One has diagnosed him with anxiety disorder, while the other insistshe has a factitious disorder. Each psychiatrist has suggested a completely different treatment plan. Thisexample shows that diagnoses are often what?
(1 point)
objective
comorbid
bipolar
subjective

Answer 1

1) comorbidity — having two or more co-occurring disorders.
2) subjective — diagnoses can depend on clinicians' judgments and can vary between practitioners.