The DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Substance Use Disorder Includes Ongoing

question 110

Multiple Choice

The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder includes ongoing substance use despite recurring social or relationship difficulties.Why have the DSM-5 authors removed the DSM-IV criterion regarding legal problems?

• A)Because of its low prevalence
• B)Because it falls inside the realm of regulation
• C)Because substance use disorders are a criminal offense
• D)Because the term "legal" has negative connotations

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Definitions:

Conservation

In psychological terms, it refers to a child's ability to recognize that the quantity of a substance remains the same despite changes in its shape or container.

Centrated Thinking

A type of thought process in early childhood development where the child focuses on one salient aspect of a situation, neglecting other important factors.

Postformal Thought

A stage of cognitive development proposed beyond Piaget's formal operational stage, characterized by the understanding that answers to questions can vary depending on circumstances and personal perspectives.

Dialectical Thinking

A form of thinking that involves recognizing and integrating opposing viewpoints and ideas, often leading to the synthesis of a new understanding or solution.