Why Did Early Editions of the DSM Classify Alcoholism and Drug

question 72

Multiple Choice

Why did early editions of the DSM classify alcoholism and drug abuse as sociopathic personality disorders?

• A) They were considered to be signs of mental illness.
• B) They were considered to be a sign of moral weakness.
• C) They were considered to be criminal behaviours.
• D) They were considered to be symptoms of psychosis.

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Definitions:

Shoplifted

The act of stealing goods from a retail establishment without paying for them.

Illicit Gambling

Refers to unauthorized or illegal forms of gambling that are not permitted under law.

Loan Sharking

The practice of lending money at excessively high rates of interest, often with the threat of violence for non-repayment.

Property Crime

Crimes that involve the theft or destruction of someone else's property, including burglary, larceny, auto theft, and arson.