The Term "Mental Disorder" Continues to Be Used in the DSM-5

question 8

Multiple Choice

The term "mental disorder" continues to be used in the DSM-5 because_____________.

• A) the American Psychiatric Association, being physicians, prefers to view disorders from a medically oriented standpoint
• B) its developers have not been able to agree on an appropriate substitute
• C) revisions with the next edition, to be named DSM-5.1 will replace this terminology by 2016
• D) the American Psychiatric Association felt that too many changes in the DSM would result in confusion among clinicians

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Definitions:

Annual Corporate

This term refers to yearly activities and obligations a corporation must fulfill, including financial reporting and meetings.

Criminal Behavior

Activities that violate the laws of a jurisdiction and are punishable by the state or other authority.

Directors

Individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management and make major policy and financial decisions for a corporation.

Officers

Individuals appointed or elected to manage and oversee the daily operations of a corporation, often holding specific titles such as CEO, CFO, or President.