One of the Key Changes in the Third Edition of the DSM

question 7

Multiple Choice

One of the key changes in the third edition of the DSM was that:

• A) ​Unconscious motives were finally addressed
• B) ​Unconscious motives were finally put on equal par with tangible symptomology
• C) ​Unconscious motives were removed from reference
• D) ​Statistical measures were introduced to accurately assess unconscious motives

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Definitions:

Actor-Observer Effect

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing others' actions to their character or personality.

Interested

Having an attraction or curiosity about something or someone.

Uninterested

describes a lack of interest or concern about something or someone.

Actor-Observer Effect

A psychological phenomenon where people tend to attribute their own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to internal characteristics.