Which of the Following Terms May Be Eliminated from the Upcoming

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms may be eliminated from the upcoming DSM-V in 2013

• A)Asperger's syndrome
• B)autism
• C)attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• D)None of these will be eliminated.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Therapies

A group of therapies derived from psychoanalytic psychology that focus on unconscious processes and past conflicts as the root of current psychological issues.

Sigmund Freud

A neurologist from Austria who initiated psychoanalysis, which is a technique for addressing mental disorders through conversational therapy between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Gestalt Therapies

A psychotherapeutic method that stresses the significance of personal accountability, centers on the current experiences of the individual, the interaction between the therapist and the client, the situational context of an individual's life including social and environmental factors, and the autonomous adaptations individuals undertake based on their comprehensive context.

Behavioral Therapies

A range of therapies that are used to treat mental health disorders, focusing on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning.