Which of the Following Is NOT a Problem with the DSM

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a problem with the DSM?

• A) the danger of overdiagnosis
• B) the power of diagnostic labels
• C) the likelihood of ignoring symptoms that fall along a spectrum
• D) the illusion of objectivity and universality

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Definitions:

Expectancy Violation Theory

A theory that examines how individuals respond to unexpected behaviors of others and the significance of those behaviors.

Personal Zone

An individual's preferred physical space around them, influencing social interactions and personal comfort.

Intimate

Characterized by a close, personal, and private relationship or interaction between individuals.

Social

Relating to society or its organization, emphasizing the interaction and relationships of individuals within a community.