Which of the Following Does the Text Indicate as the Reason

question 182

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does the text indicate as the reason that the term neurosis was dropped from the DSM-III and the DSM-IV?

• A) The term neurosis was too Freudian a concept.
• B) The term neurosis was too imprecise a concept.
• C) The term neurosis reduced the diagnostic validity of the classification system.
• D) The lay public incorrectly associated the term neurosis with anxiety.

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Definitions:

Vestibular Fibers

These are nerve fibers associated with the vestibular system, which helps in the process of balance and spatial orientation.

Vestibular Canal

A part of the inner ear that contributes to the body's sense of balance and spatial orientation.

Organ of Corti

The structure within the inner ear of vertebrates that contains receptor cells that sense sound vibrations.

Tectorial Membrane

The roof membrane of the organ of Corti in the cochlea of the ear.