The First Edition of the DSM Was Published Because

question 54

Multiple Choice

The first edition of the DSM was published because:

• A) American psychiatrists were left out of the development of the ICD
• B) American psychiatrists believed Americans experiences mental illness differently than Europeans
• C) The mental health disorders section in the ICD was not widely accepted
• D) There was no mental health disorders section in the ICD

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Definitions:

Ego Integrity

A term from Erikson's theory of psychosocial development referring to the final stage, where one reviews their life and if satisfied, achieves a sense of completeness and fulfillment.

Despair

An intense state of sadness or loss, often experienced during difficult or dark times.

Late Adulthood

A stage of life generally considered to start in the 60s or 70s, characterized by both the culmination of life's work and challenges such as physical decline and loss.

Body Transcendence

The ability to rise above bodily concerns or limitations, often associated with aging or spirituality.