Question

A psychological disorder is described as having an acute onset if the symptoms develop __________, while it has an insidious onset if the symptoms develop __________.

a. suddenly; gradually
b. suddenly; atypically
c. gradually; atypically
d. atypically; suddenly

Answer 1

Answer:

(A). suddenly; gradually

Explanation:

A psychological or mental disorder is a condition that causes impaired mental behaviors and is characterized by unexpected cultural reactions to situations.

In acute onset mental disorders, symptoms occur suddenly, while in insidious onset mental disorders, symptoms occur gradually.

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Acute onset is a term in clinical psychology used to describe psychological disorders/abnormalities that may have been pre-existing and therefore start out very quickly and develop or progress slowly. They usually come sithout warning.