An Important Change in the DSM Versions That Followed DSM-III

question 86

Multiple Choice

An important change in the DSM versions that followed DSM-III was

• A) the lack of a presumed theoretical cause for each disorder.
• B) a change from a dimensional to a categorical system.
• C) greater emphasis on validity and less concern for reliability.
• D) the inclusion of the humanistic view of pathology.

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Definitions:

Surplus

The situation in which the quantity of a good supplied is greater than the quantity demanded at the current price.

Price Ceiling

A legally imposed maximum price on goods or services, intended to prevent prices from rising too high.

Equilibrium Price

The market price where the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded.

Price Ceiling

A legal maximum price that can be charged for a good or service, above which it cannot be sold.