Changes in the DSM-5 Will Likely Reduce the Number of Children

question 512

Multiple Choice

Changes in the DSM-5 will likely reduce the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with

• A)specific phobia.
• B)disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
• C)bipolar disorder.
• D)major depressive disorder.

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Lab Experiment

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External Validity

The extent to which research findings can be generalized or applied to other settings, populations, or time periods outside of the original study conditions.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to determine its effects on a dependent variable.

Experimental Conditions

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