Highlight the Gender Biases Evident in the DSM System and Suggest

question 32

Essay

Highlight the gender biases evident in the DSM system and suggest possible ways to deal with this.

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Definitions:

American Law Institute Test

A standard used in criminal law to determine insanity, focusing on the inability to distinguish right from wrong and self-control over actions.

M'Naghten Rule

A legal standard used to evaluate whether a defendant was insane at the time of committing a crime and therefore not responsible for their actions.

Ronald Reagan

40th President of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989, and a former actor.

Mental Disease

A broad term for disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, significantly impacting daily living.