List and Describe the Criteria for a DSM-IV Diagnosis of Substance

question 60

Essay

List and describe the criteria for a DSM-IV diagnosis of substance use disorder.What factors are involved in making this diagnosis?

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Definitions:

Chance Variations

Random changes or differences that occur naturally within processes, which can affect outcomes unpredictably.

Causally Related

A connection between two events where one directly affects the outcome or occurrence of the other.

Retested

The process of administering a test or assessment again to the same subject at a different time to evaluate changes, consistency, or reliability.

Regression Toward

A statistical phenomenon that suggests that extreme scores or extreme behavior are likely to be closer to the average on subsequent observations or attempts.