A DSM Diagnosis Can ____

question 88

Multiple Choice

A DSM diagnosis can ____.

• A) tell us very clearly how a person will behave in the future
• B) provide a detailed description of the person's unique characteristics
• C) be used as a general label to understand a person's problem
• D) tell us the factors that have created a particular problem behavior

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Definitions:

Prejudice Against Atheists

Negative attitudes, beliefs, or discriminatory acts directed towards individuals who do not believe in a deity or deities.

Distrust

The feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence in someone or something.

Outgroup Members

Individuals who are not considered part of a specific group or community, often viewed as "them" in contrast to an "us."

Outgroup Homogeneity Bias

The perception that members of an outgroup are more similar to each other than they actually are, often contrasting with the perceived diversity within an ingroup.