The Current Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

question 103

Multiple Choice

The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) :

• A)incorporates a continuum perspective on disorders.
• B)is theoretically-based on the behavioral perspective.
• C)fails to account for social factors that impact mental illness.
• D)uses personal experiences and feelings as the main criteria for diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to associate a desired behavior with a previously unrelated stimulus.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence that will strengthen an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Motivation

The set of psychological forces that compel a person to take action towards a goal or outcome.

Modeling

A behavioral learning technique whereby individuals learn by observing and imitating others.