In Evaluating the Validity of the DSM-IV Subtypes of Schizophrenia

question 138

Multiple Choice

In evaluating the validity of the DSM-IV subtypes of schizophrenia, Linscott et al. (2009) found that:

• A)There was not a single system of subtyping.
• B)The current classification is fairly representative of current diagnosing.
• C)More research needs to be conducted before appropriate decisions can be made.
• D)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Elementary School Years

The period of formal education typically from kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, foundational for cognitive, emotional, and social development in children.

Habituation

A process in which one becomes used to a repeated stimulus and therefore pays less attention to it.

Desensitization

The process of reducing sensitivity or responsiveness to a stimulus, often used as a therapeutic approach.

Constancy

Refers to the psychological or physical stability or steadiness in a person or environment.