One Criticism of DSM-IV Is That It

question 11

Multiple Choice

One criticism of DSM-IV is that it:

• A) implies that only extreme disorders qualify for psychological help.
• B) puts disorders in completely separate categories.
• C) overstates the genetic basis of almost all disorders.
• D) recommends the same kind of treatment for all disorders.

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Definitions:

Cochlear Implants

Electronic medical devices that compensate for damaged or non-functional inner ear parts to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.

Sense of Taste

The ability to perceive and differentiate the flavors of substances, including sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami.

Sense of Smell

The ability to detect and identify volatile substances through the olfactory system.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the cochlea are activated by different frequencies of sound, enabling us to discern pitch.