Select the Statement That Is TRUE of the DSM Classification

question 57

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that is TRUE of the DSM classification system.

• A) It continues to include important diagnostic information such as assumptions about the causes of each disorder.
• B) It undergoes revision based on new research and field studies regarding disorders.
• C) The number of diagnostic categories continues to decline as new research data emerges on disorders.
• D) The system uses broad categories of underlying conflicts to explain the causes of maladaptive reactions.

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Definitions:

Protected Data

Information that is safeguarded by security measures to prevent unauthorized access or breaches.

Legal Insanity

A defense in criminal cases that a person cannot be held responsible for their actions due to mental illness, preventing them from understanding the wrongfulness of their actions.

Mistake of Fact

An error regarding a material fact that affects the parties' understanding of a contract, potentially rendering it voidable.

Criminal Responsibility

The legal liability or accountability of an individual for committing a crime, indicating culpability.