The DSM-III-R Presented Significant Differences Compared to Its Predecessors

question 29

Multiple Choice

The DSM-III-R presented significant differences compared to its predecessors. Perhaps the MOST important change was

• A) the fact that it included the number of symptoms required to meet the criterion.
• B) the fact that is became more empirically-based.
• C) that it required clinicians to consider five different areas of patient functioning.
• D) that field trials were carried out to improve reliability.
• E) the fact that it did not advocate any particular theory.

Recognize the characteristics and importance of collectivistic cultures.

Understand the purpose and limitations of correlational studies.

Describe the steps of the scientific method in psychological research.

Understand different methods of data collection in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Causal Organism

A pathogen or microorganism that causes disease or illness in its host.

Protozoa

An informal group of unicellular, animal-like protists, including amoebas, foraminiferans, actinopods, ciliates, flagellates, and apicomplexans. (The adjectival form is protozoan.)

Means of Transmission

The way in which diseases, pathogens, or information is spread from one individual or place to another.

Choanoflagellates

Choanoflagellates are a group of free-living unicellular and colonial flagellate eukaryotes considered to be the closest living relatives of animals.