Early Studies of the DSM Found That ____

question 2

Multiple Choice

Early studies of the DSM found that ____.

• A)reliability was strong but validity was weak
• B)there was low interrater reliability
• C)it had high test-retest reliability
• D)most of the diagnostic errors were associated with patients' reports

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Definitions:

Structural Inequalities

Systemic disparities in access to resources, opportunities, and rights across different societal groups, often rooted in historical and institutional prejudices.

Privileged Position

refers to a status that gives certain individuals or groups advantages or benefits not widely available to others, often due to socio-economic factors, race, or gender.

White Privilege

The societal privileges that benefit white people beyond what is commonly experienced by non-white people under the same social, political, or economic circumstances.

Unearned Advantage

Privileges and benefits one receives without effort or merit simply because of societal biases towards certain groups.