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Some Psychologists Argue That the Whole Enterprise of the DSM

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Some psychologists argue that the whole enterprise of the DSM is a vain attempt to impose a veneer of science on an inherently subjective process. For example, new disorders have been voted in that reflect today's prejudice and values. Describe one of these changes in the DSM that reflects contemporary values.


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Proportion

A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole; often expressed as a fraction or percentage.

Sample

A subset of a larger population, selected for the purpose of conducting statistical analysis or experimentation.

Parameter

A quantity that characterizes a statistical population and can be estimated by a function of the sample data.

Undergraduates

Students pursuing a bachelor's degree or an associate degree in colleges or universities.

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