According to Your Textbook,which of the Following Statements Represents the Clearest

question 43

Multiple Choice

According to your textbook,which of the following statements represents the clearest evidence that classifying mental disorders into categories is problematic?

• A) There are sometimes vast differences between the kinds of professionals who use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for making diagnoses.
• B) Classifying disorders into categories causes people to find an excuse for their problems.
• C) Classifying disorders into categories often leads to theorizing about the causes of a disorder.
• D) People with different sets of symptoms can be diagnosed with the same disorder.

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Definitions:

Genetic Heritage

The genetic makeup and information passed down from ancestors, influencing physical and sometimes behavioral traits.

Common Culture

A shared set of cultural norms, values, and practices that bind a community or society together.

Empowerment

A helping strategy that involves supporting, encouraging, and giving clients skills to become their own advocates.

Human Service Providers

"Professional helpers (e.g., counselors, therapists, psychologists, social workers) who provide social and emotional advice, resources, and education to those in need, most often on a one-to-one basis."