Which of the Following Is One of the Criticisms That

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the criticisms that many have offered of the DSM-5?

• A)It continues the DSM's long tradition of focusing only on weaknesses and problems.
• B)It is far too similar, and as such redundant, with the ICD-10.
• C)Its validity is so strong that it can be used to diagnose anyone with a mental disorder.
• D)It does not contain enough empirically supported treatment recommendations.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

Within classical conditioning, a stimulus that inherently and spontaneously provokes a response with no prior learning required.

Classical Conditioning

The educational process of repeatedly pairing two stimuli; the reaction that initially starts with the second stimulus in time starts with the first stimulus exclusively.

Extinction

In psychology, extinction refers to the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned response when the reinforcement is no longer provided.

Operant Conditioning

A way of learning that involves changing the strength of a behavior using either supportive stimulants or corrective measures.