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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Text Revision

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) serves as the primary guide in the United States for assessing mental health problems and placing labels on people so that they can receive treatment.
A. To what extent do you feel that the DSM-IV-TR's assessment and labeling system is fair and adequate?
B. What are the reasons for your answer?
C. What do you see as the DSM-IV-TR's strengths and weaknesses?


Definitions:

Repetition

The action of repeating something that has already been said or written, often for emphasis or to aid memorization.

Vocabulary Explosion

A rapid increase in the number of words a child learns and uses, commonly observed between the ages of two and three.

Naming

The act or process of providing a name to a person, place, thing, or concept.

Cognitive

Relating to mental processes involved in knowledge, understanding, learning, and decision-making.

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