All of the Following Were Discussed as Potential Limitations of the Use

question 62

Multiple Choice

All of the following were discussed as potential limitations of the use of diagnostic systems such as the DSM-5 EXCEPT:

• A) Someone with a psychiatric diagnosis may be treated differently by others.
• B) There is a decrease in the reliability and validity of the assessment of mental disorders.
• C) People diagnosed with a disorder may identify with it and thus make the symptoms worse.
• D) A psychiatric label may make it difficult to objectively view a person's behaviour.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalyst

A therapist who practices psychoanalysis, a method of psychological therapy that explores the unconscious mind, often focusing on resolving repressed conflicts and issues.

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Psychoanalytic Tradition

A school of psychological thought and therapy founded by Sigmund Freud, emphasizing the influence of unconscious thoughts, feelings, and childhood experiences.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy is a form of depth psychology that focuses on revealing and resolving the unconscious conflicts believed to be rooted in childhood experiences, influencing current behavior and feelings.