The Changes in the DSM-5 Have Some Criticisms, Including the Belief

question 10

Multiple Choice

The changes in the DSM-5 have some criticisms, including the belief that using a continuum for some mental disorders could cause ____

• A) more individuals to be diagnosed with less severe symptoms
• B) pharmaceutical companies to lose money
• C) individuals with mental disorders to be prelabeled
• D) emphasis to move away from severity of symptoms

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Definitions:

Religious Beliefs

The faith or convictions individuals hold about the existence and nature of a god or gods, and involvement in practices associated with such beliefs.

Psychological Health

Refers to the emotional, mental, and social well-being that affects how we think, feel, and act.

God as Caring

A theological perspective that emphasizes the nurturing and benevolent aspects of God's character towards humanity.

Humanistic-Existential Model

A psychological approach that emphasizes individual experience, personal growth, and self-fulfillment, viewing humans as inherently good and motivated by the search for meaning.