All of the Following Are Criticisms of the DSM Except

question 52

Multiple Choice

All of the following are criticisms of the DSM except

• A)lack of reliability.
• B)lack of validity.
• C)lack of specific criteria for formulating diagnoses.
• D)over-reliance on the medical model.
• E)assumption that abnormal behaviors necessarily indicate a mental illness or disorder.

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Definitions:

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

A brain condition associated with repeated head injuries leading to long-term neurodegenerative issues.

Neural Changes

Refers to the alterations in neural pathways and synapses that occur due to growth, learning, or injury, affecting how the brain processes information.

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications used to treat depression and other conditions by adjusting levels of neurotransmitters in the brain.

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain.