The Fifth Edition of the DSM Was Expected to Include

question 240

Multiple Choice

The fifth edition of the DSM was expected to include

• A) more information based on biological and genetic research.
• B) seven new axes.
• C) criteria for determining whether an individual is insane.
• D) a more categorical approach to psychological disorders.

Identify and interpret physical assessment findings in children, including vital signs and growth measurements.

Understand the cultural sensitivity required in health assessments and history taking.

Assess and document the chief complaint and history of the present illness accurately.

Apply appropriate strategies to establish rapport with children and their families.

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Definitions:

Savant Syndrome

An uncommon scenario in which an individual with profound mental impairments exhibits specific skills greatly surpassing the norm.

General Intelligence

A theoretical measure of an individual's overall mental capability across diverse cognitive tasks.

Standardization

The process of establishing norms and uniform procedures to ensure consistency and comparability in the administration of tests or procedures.

Pretested Group

A group of individuals tested or assessed before being exposed to a specific treatment or condition in an experiment.