A Positive Feature of the DSM-5 as Compared with Previous

question 20

Multiple Choice

A positive feature of the DSM-5 as compared with previous versions is that it ____.

• A) provides dimensional ratings of disorders on a scale, e.g., "severe"
• B) relies far less on behavioral criteria for determining diagnoses
• C) eliminated about half of the categories for disorders
• D) switched to a purely biological model of mental illness

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Definitions:

Nausea Response

The physiological reaction, often leading to vomiting, triggered by various stimuli, such as odors, motion, or certain medical conditions.

Latent Learning

Learning that occurs without any immediate or apparent reinforcement, but which can be demonstrated when there is motivation to do so.

Fixed-Interval Schedules

A type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule where rewards are delivered at fixed intervals of time, provided the correct response is made.

Cognitive Maps

Mental representations of physical locations, helping individuals to navigate and understand spatial environments.