Since Its Inception, the Diagnostic Statistical Manual(s) Created by the American

question 33

Multiple Choice

Since its inception, the Diagnostic Statistical Manual(s) created by the American Psychiatric Association has catalogued hundreds of psychiatric symptoms for disorders, but it only began including a single and coherent classification of strengths in

• A) 1980
• B) 1998
• C) 2004
• D) 2012

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Group Polarization

The tendency for group members' opinions to become more extreme (either stronger or weaker) after group discussions.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility because the responsibility is perceived to be shared among all group members.