One Shortcoming of the Original Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

question 24

Multiple Choice

One shortcoming of the original Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM; 1952) was that

• A) the diagnostic descriptions were too vague.
• B) the diagnostic descriptions were too specific.
• C) it offered unethical treatment methodologies for various disorders.
• D) it heavily emphasized biological and neurological aspects of mental disorders.

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Definitions:

Group Memberships

The affiliations individuals have with various social groups, which can significantly influence identities and social behaviors.

Personal Identity

An individual's recognition of their own characteristics, values, and attributes that differentiate them from others.

Categorisation

The cognitive process of organizing people, objects, or concepts into groups based on shared characteristics, simplifying perception and understanding of the world.

Tourists

Individuals who travel and stay in places outside their usual environment for leisure, business, or other purposes for not more than one consecutive year.