Revisions of the DSM May Result in Which of the Following

question 139

Multiple Choice

Revisions of the DSM may result in which of the following changes to the classification of somatoform disorders?

• A) The disorders will be removed entirely.
• B) The disorders will be reclassified with schizophrenia.
• C) They may be redefined.
• D) They will remain unchanged.

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Definitions:

Sex

A biological characteristic determining the male and female species, typically based on reproductive organs and genetic makeup.

Gender

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity, including social roles, behaviors, and identities.

Double Bind

A psychological predicament in which an individual receives two or more conflicting messages, in which obeying one message results in failing to obey the other.

Gender-equal Cultures

Societies that prioritize and practice equality between genders, ensuring similar rights, responsibilities, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their gender.