The DSM System, Like the Medical Model, Treats Abnormal Behaviors

question 156

Multiple Choice

The DSM system, like the medical model, treats abnormal behaviors as _______________.

• A) signs or symptoms of underlying disorders or pathologies
• B) medical conditions that can be diagnosed through physical means
• C) adaptations to a stressful culture
• D) rigid personality adaptations

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Definitions:

Gender Consistent

Behaviors, attitudes, or preferences that align with societal expectations based on one's gender.

Borderwork

Interactions between boys and girls during middle childhood when there appear to be unwritten rules governing when and how the two genders will interact.

Mixed-Gender Interactions

Social or professional engagements between individuals of different genders, encompassing a range of contexts from casual to formal.

Accidental Contact

Unplanned or unintended interaction between individuals or objects, often leading to unforeseen consequences.