Describe the Purpose and Features of DSM-5

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Essay

Describe the purpose and features of DSM-5. Include the difference between categorical information and dimensional information, and provide an example of each.

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Definitions:

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to recognize, understand, manage, and reason with emotions in oneself and others.

Traditional IQ Tests

Conventional assessments designed to measure intelligence through a standardized series of tasks or questions, evaluating a range of cognitive abilities.

Gardner

Howard Gardner is known for his theory of multiple intelligences, which suggests that intelligence is not a single, fixed attribute, but rather a range of different cognitive abilities.

Intelligence

The ability to learn, understand, and apply knowledge, solve problems, and adapt to new situations.