The Current Edition of the DSM Has Received Numerous Criticisms

question 3

Multiple Choice

The current edition of the DSM has received numerous criticisms.Which of the following is inconsistent with these criticisms?

• A) DSM has not expanded rapidly enough, and as a result the current edition includes approximately the same number of disorders as the original edition.
• B) The cutoffs that separate those who qualify for the disorders from those who do not qualify are often arbitrary rather than empirically based.
• C) Nonempirical influences, such as political and social forces, may have too much influence on the decisions made by DSM authors.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Potential

The capacity of a species or a population to adapt and evolve over time in response to environmental changes, genetic variability, and selection pressures.

Gene Pool

The complete set of genetic information within all individuals of a population or species.

Population Density

A measurement of the number of individuals living within a specific area, typically expressed as people per square kilometer or mile.

Critical Levels

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