The DSM-5 Allows Clinicians to Designate the Severity of Substance

question 73

Multiple Choice

The DSM-5 allows clinicians to designate the severity of substance use disorders by specifying whether they are _________.

• A) mild, moderate, or chronic
• B) intermittent, continuous, or addicted
• C) normal, mild, or severe
• D) mild, moderate, or severe

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Definitions:

Social Structures

Denotes the complex framework of societal institutions (like legal codes, organized religion, and political systems) and the patterns of social organization that shape a society's typical activities.

Different Degrees

Variations or levels of intensity, severity, or magnitude in a given context.

Prestige

Social honor or respect seen as worth securing, often associated with a particular position or status within society.

Social Processes

The patterns of growth and change in a society over time, which influence and are influenced by human behavior.