Which of the Following Is NOT True of the DSM

question 388

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the DSM system?

• A)It treats abnormal behaviours as symptoms of underlying disorders.
• B)It assumes that abnormal behaviours result from biological causes.
• C)It does not subscribe to any single theory of abnormality.
• D)It can be used by practitioners of diverse theoretical persuasions.

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Definitions:

Stapler

A mechanical device that joins pages of paper or similar material by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and folding the ends.

Divergent Thinking

A cognitive approach or methodology adopted to produce inventive concepts through the examination of numerous potential answers.

Functional Thinking

An approach focusing on understanding the purpose and practical applications of objects, ideas, or processes rather than their theoretical aspects.

Functional Fixedness

A block to problem solving that comes from thinking about objects in terms of only their typical functions.