Critics Point Out That One of the Problems of the DSM

question 124

Multiple Choice

Critics point out that one of the problems of the DSM is that it:

• A) is too resistant to change and too reluctant to add new diagnostic categories, even though the concerns of 2013 are far different from those from 1952.
• B) is not called the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and a Whole Bunch of Everyday Problems," yet the compilers keep adding everyday problems!
• C) does not assess social and environmental problems that can make the disorder worse, such as job and housing troubles or leaving a network of close friends.
• D) relies too much on empirical evidence and research findings rather than focusing on the person who is at the heart of the diagnostic process.

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Definitions:

Pooled Proportion Estimate

An estimation technique that combines the proportions of two or more groups into a single overall proportion.

Sample 1

A subset of individuals or items selected from a larger population for the purpose of statistical analysis.

Proportion of Successes

The ratio of the number of successful outcomes to the total number of attempts or trials.

Population Means

The average values of a particular variable for all individuals within a defined total population.