Describe the Purpose and Features of DSM-5

question 94

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:

Religion

An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods.

Denominations

Distinct religious groups within a broader faith tradition, often differing in practices, beliefs, and governance.

Baptists

Members of a Christian denomination that emphasizes baptism as a symbolic act of cleansing and salvation for believers, typically performed through full immersion in water.

Methodists

Members of a Christian denomination known for its emphasis on personal faith, social justice, and the teaching of John Wesley.