Why Did the Developers of the DSM-5 Decide to No

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why did the developers of the DSM-5 decide to no longer use the term dementia as a diagnostic label?

• A) It is a pejorative term that carries an unfortunate stigma.
• B) The term is too specific and descriptive.
• C) The term only applies to young people.
• D) Prevalence rates of dementia are very low.

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Definitions:

Worker Injuries

Incidents where employees sustain physical or psychological harm or illness directly related to their job duties.

Differential Validity

The extent to which a test or measure predicts outcomes differently for various groups, often examined in the context of fairness and bias.

Validity

The degree to which a tool, test, or method accurately measures what it is intended to measure.

Subgroups

Smaller, distinct groups formed within a larger group based on shared characteristics or interests.