The DSM Was Designed to ________

question 77

Multiple Choice

The DSM was designed to ________.

• A) provide a comprehensive listing of all the licensed therapists in America
• B) describe and classify the various kinds of psychological disorders
• C) identify and classify the various types of treatment facilities available in the United States
• D) describe the most effective therapy approaches for various mental illnesses

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Definitions:

Conceptual Abstraction

The process of simplifying complex realities into abstract concepts or models to facilitate understanding or research.

Propositional Statement

A statement that expresses an idea or assertion that can be evaluated as true or false.

Unique Timing

The specific and individualized timing for actions or interventions that considers the most appropriate moment based on context and circumstances.

Dynamic Flow

The continuous movement and change in systems or processes, characterized by variations and interactions within the system.