One Criticism of DSM-IV Is That It Incorrectly Implies That

question 133

Multiple Choice

One criticism of DSM-IV is that it incorrectly implies that

• A) any unusual behavior necessarily indicates a psychological abnormality and therefore requires treatment.
• B) all psychological disorders are equally likely to respond well to the same methods of treatment.
• C) all psychological disorders have a genetic basis.
• D) some normal worries are psychiatric conditions.

Understand the concept of common size analysis and its application in evaluating financial statements.

Acknowledge the roles of various stakeholders, including short-term and long-term creditors, in analyzing financial information.

Recognize the impact of using borrowed money on shareholders' equity and the concept of "trading on the equity."

Appreciate the implications of variations in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) on the quality of earnings reported.

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Definitions:

Interpretation

The process of explaining or understanding the meaning of something, often used in the context of analyzing texts or behaviors in therapy.

REBT

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy; a psychotherapeutic approach that emphasizes identifying irrational beliefs, disputing them, and changing underlying attitudes to develop more functional beliefs.

Psychological Problems

Mental or emotional issues that impair an individual's ability to function properly in daily life.

Intrapersonal

Relating to internal mental processes and the inner self, often reflecting on one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.