Which of the Following Is NOT a Criterion for Determining

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for determining whether a psychiatric diagnosis is valid?

• A) It distinguishes that diagnosis from other, similar diagnoses.
• B) It predicts an individual's performance on laboratory tests.
• C) It relies on self-reported behaviours and not observations.
• D) It predicts an individual's response to treatment.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Aspects

The mental processes involved in perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Display Rules

Cultural guidelines that dictate the appropriate expressions of emotions in various social situations, influencing how individuals present their feelings in public.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to understand, use, and manage one's own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, and overcome challenges.

Cultures

The shared values, norms, beliefs, customs, and practices that characterize an organization, group, or society.