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Describe the Purpose, Organization, and Limitations of the DSM System

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Describe the purpose, organization, and limitations of the DSM system for classifying mental disorders.


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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and other symptoms.

Derogation of Target Bias

A cognitive bias where an individual derogates a target to justify maltreatment or a negative attitude toward them.

Morality Bias

The tendency to make judgments or assumptions based on moral standards, which can lead to biased decision-making.

Social Discounting Bias

The tendency to devalue benefits or harms that happen to people who are socially or spatially distant from oneself.

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