What Important Change Was Made in the DSM Versions That

question 31

Multiple Choice

What important change was made in the DSM versions that followed DSM-III?

• A)a change from a dimensional to a categorical system
• B)the inclusion of the humanistic view of pathology
• C)greater emphasis on validity and less concern for reliability
• D)the lack of a presumed theoretical cause for each disorder

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Definitions:

Individual Responsibility

The obligation of an individual to act ethically and sensibly on their own accord without external pressure.

Lobotomies

A now largely obsolete surgical procedure intended to treat mental illnesses by severing connections in the brain's prefrontal lobe.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of behavior or thoughts that are unhealthy and disruptive.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to treat psychiatric conditions by altering neurotransmitter levels in the brain, particularly for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.