Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Three

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three important pieces of information outlined by the DSM-5 for each disorder?

• A)guide for treating symptoms
• B)set of symptoms
• C)cause of symptoms
• D)prediction as to how the symptoms will change over time

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Definitions:

Goal-driven

Motivated or guided by the desire to achieve specific outcomes or objectives.

Understanding of Minds

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions—to oneself and others.

Developmental Stages

Distinct periods in an individual’s life which are characterized by unique physical, cognitive, and emotional developments.

Assimilation

In Piaget’s theory, the developing child’s process of interpreting the environment in terms of the schemas he already has.