DSM-5 Is Most Likely to Be Criticized for

question 16

Multiple Choice

DSM-5 is most likely to be criticized for

• A) attempting to explain behavior by simply labeling it.
• B) classifying an excessively broad range of human behaviors as psychologically disordered.
• C) failing to base diagnoses on observable behaviors.
• D) inhibiting scientific efforts to discover the underlying causes of psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Clark Hull

An American psychologist known for his drive reduction theory, which suggests that human motivation arises from the desire to reduce drives like hunger or thirst.

State Of Arousal

A condition of the nervous system characterized by heightened sensory awareness and readiness for action.

Primary Drives

Basic, innate motivations that are essential for survival, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for sleep.

Ventromedial Nucleus

A region of the hypothalamus involved in regulating metabolism, including appetite and energy expenditure.