Which Statement Below About the DSM-5 Is Accurate

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement below about the DSM-5 is accurate?

• A) It assumes that all mental disorders have a biological cause and are best treated with medication.
• B) It indicates that symptoms experienced by individuals may vary in degrees in relations to the diagnostic disorders.
• C) It has discarded the use of exact behavioral criteria for making a diagnosis.
• D) It has reduced the number of identified psychological disorders from prior versions.

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Definitions:

Group Members

Individuals who are part of a collective or team, sharing common goals or interests.

Use Of Confrontation

A therapeutic or problem-solving strategy where an individual's problematic behaviors or attitudes are challenged directly and constructively.

Effective Group Leader

An individual who possesses the skills, knowledge, and attributes necessary to guide, manage, and support a group to achieve its objectives successfully.

Critical Thinking

The process of objectively analyzing and evaluating an issue in order to form a judgment.