Gender Bias in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

question 19

Multiple Choice

Gender bias in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders seems to

• A) be restricted to women, with several categories of diagnosis representing exaggerations of the stereotypical female gender role.
• B) apply to both men and women, with several categories of diagnosis representing exaggerations of the stereotypical female gender role and other categories matching characteristics of stereotypical masculinity.
• C) have been a prominent feature of the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders but was eliminated in the fourth edition.
• D) be an advantage, offering clinicians a restricted range of choices for diagnoses.

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Definitions:

Interpretations

The act of explaining or making sense of information, words, or actions, often used in therapy to understand underlying meanings.

Absolute Phrasing

The use of words that express total certainty or extremes, without acknowledging nuance or exceptions.

Optimal Timing

The identification of the most appropriate or effective time to perform an action to achieve the best results.

Helping Relationship

A therapeutic or supportive interaction that aims to facilitate growth, healing, or assistance.