Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The current DSM-5 is meant to be atheoretical
• B) A strength of DSM-5 is that it is widely used by many different types of professionals within the United States
• C) DSM-5 no longer uses multiaxial evaluation
• D) Diagnoses for children are more reliable than diagnoses for adults

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Definitions:

Lactate Ion

A negatively charged ion (anion) formed from lactic acid, playing a significant role in metabolic processes, especially in muscle cells during strenuous exercise.

Pyruvate Ion

A negatively charged ion derived from pyruvic acid, playing a crucial role in metabolic processes as an energy source.

Electrolytes

Substances that dissociate into ions in solution, making the solution electrically conductive.

Muscle Groups

Collections of muscles within the human or animal body that work together to produce movements in specific parts of the body.