The Advantage of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

question 21

Multiple Choice

The advantage of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, is that:

• A) it is primarily descriptive and does not suggest the cause or reason for a problem.
• B) it does not label an individual as abnormal and thereby avoids a dehumanizing, lifelong stigma.
• C) it does not rely too much on the medical perspective on abnormal behavior.
• D) it considers the degree to which people display psychologically disordered behavior rather than compartmentalizing them into inflexible categories.

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Definitions:

Independent Board

A corporate board of directors, the majority of whom are independent and not involved in the daily operations of the company, to ensure unbiased governance and decision-making.

PCAOB

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, a nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies to protect investors.

Extraordinary Cooperation

A situation where an individual or organization goes above and beyond the standard expectations to work with others towards a common goal or in assisting in legal matters.

Investigation

A systematic examination or inquiry into something, often conducted to uncover facts or information about a particular incident, allegation, or phenomenon.