Which of the Following Was a Problem with the Earlier

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a problem with the earlier editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) ?

• A)The text was cumbersome and clinicians had difficulty using the classification.
• B)The theoretical assumptions of the criteria had no empirical support.
• C)The criteria were impressionistic, and also influenced by humanistic theory.
• D)The descriptions of the disorders were abstract and theoretically based.

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Definitions:

Person's Consciousness

Refers to an individual's awareness of their own thoughts, feelings, sensations, and environment.

Free-Floating Anxiety

Chronic and persistent feelings of anxiety that are not clearly attached to a specific, identifiable threat.

Specific Anxiety

A type of anxiety disorder that is triggered by specific situations or objects.

Sociocultural Explanation

An approach that emphasizes the influence of society, culture, and social interactions on an individual's behavior and mental processes.