Critics Have Argued That __________ Are Usually Unnecessary; Thus, the Rate

question 150

Multiple Choice

Critics have argued that __________ are usually unnecessary; thus, the rate has decreased from 90% in 1970 to 15% in 2012.

• A)crownings
• B)episiotomies
• C)vaginalectomies
• D)amniocentesis

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Definitions:

International Classification of Diseases (ICD)

A globally used diagnostic tool for epidemiology, health management, and clinical purposes, categorizing diseases and health conditions.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association, which provides a standardized classification and diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.

Observer Drift

The tendency of an observer who is rating subjects in an experiment to change criteria gradually and involuntarily, thus making the data unreliable.

Tactile Hallucinations

False perceptions of touch or bodily sensations, often experienced without external stimuli, commonly associated with certain mental disorders.