One Criticism of DSM-IV Is That It Incorrectly

question 30

Multiple Choice

One criticism of DSM-IV is that it incorrectly

• A) implies that only extreme disorders qualify for psychological help.
• B) recommends the same kind of treatment for all disorders.
• C) overstates the genetic basis of almost all disorders.
• D) treats certain normal reactions as if they were disorders.

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Definitions:

Context Reframing

A technique in therapy and communication that involves changing the context or perspective of a thought or situation to see it in a more positive or manageable light.

Cognitive Restructuring

A psychotherapeutic process of learning to identify and dispute irrational or maladaptive thoughts known as cognitive distortions.

Functional Fixity

Describes a cognitive bias that limits a person to using objects or ideas in only the way they are traditionally used, hindering creativity and problem-solving.

Maladaptive Schemas

Enduring patterns of thought and behavior that are dysfunctional and negatively impact one’s life.