Critics Argue That the Reliability of the DSM-5 Is Not

question 129

Multiple Choice

Critics argue that the reliability of the DSM-5 is not as high as it should be due to:

• A) insufficient field testing.
• B) overreliance on historical data.
• C) inclusion of new diagnoses.
• D) limited review and interpretation of existing meta-analyses.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap at a synapse between neurons, across which neurotransmitters travel to transmit electrical signals from one neuron to another.

Presynaptic Terminal

The part of a neuron that releases neurotransmitters to send signals to a neighboring post-synaptic cell.

Sarcolemma

The sarcolemma is the specialized plasma membrane surrounding striated muscle fiber cells.

Sarcomere

The fundamental unit of muscle structure that is responsible for muscle contraction, composed of myosin and actin filaments.