A Procedure That DSM-5 Developers Relied on to Improve Validity

question 205

Multiple Choice

A procedure that DSM-5 developers relied on to improve validity was:

• A) conducting field trials for existing criteria and categories.
• B) conducting extensive research reviews.
• C) consulting with insurance providers.
• D) decreasing the number of diagnostic categories and criteria.

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Definitions:

Independence

The state of being self-sufficient and not reliant on external support or being influenced by others in decisions or actions.

Group Cohesiveness

The extent to which members of a group support and validate one another while working to achieve a common goal.

Formal Dress

A style of clothing that adheres to specific cultural or social codes, often worn for ceremonies, formal events, or professional settings.

Pressure

The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.