Canadian Psychologist Paula Caplan's Main Criticism of Past and Current

question 76

Multiple Choice

Canadian psychologist Paula Caplan's main criticism of past and current versions of the DSM is that:

• A)Decisions regarding the manual are made by people with similar viewpoints.
• B)The multiaxial classification system does not adequately capture certain disorders.
• C)It is less accurate than the ICD in terms of diagnosing.
• D)Its psychometric properties are poor.

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Definitions:

Phylogenetic Trees

Diagrams that represent the evolutionary relationships among various biological species or other entities, based upon similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.

Systematists

Systematists are scientists who study the classification and evolutionary relationships among organisms, organizing them into systems of taxonomy.

Evolutionary Relationships

Descriptions of how different species are connected to each other through common ancestors, detailing the path of divergence and speciation.

Convergent Evolution

A process where organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches.