Why Are Disorders That Were Termed Cognitive Disorders in Earlier

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Multiple Choice

Why are disorders that were termed cognitive disorders in earlier versions of the DSM now termed as neurocognitive disorders in the DSM-5?

• A) to better reflect the fact that cognitive functions are closely linked to particular brain regions and neural pathways
• B) to deemphasize the stigma attached to these disorders
• C) to reflect that cognitive tasks such as memory and attention are not as biologically based as we once thought
• D) to make it more difficult to diagnose

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