Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Fifth

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) ?

• A)It is the only diagnostic system.
• B)It relies on procedural norms and objective judgments.
• C)It includes new diagnoses such as binge eating disorder and gambling addiction.
• D)It was published by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Definitions:

Bell of the Stethoscope

The concave part of a stethoscope used for listening to low-frequency sounds in the body.

Criterion-related Validity

The extent to which a test predicts or correlates with an outcome of interest, indicating its practical usefulness.

Abstract Reasoning

The cognitive ability to analyze information, detect patterns and relationships, and solve problems on a complex, abstract level.

Testing Procedures

The systematic processes and methods used to assess skills, knowledge, or performance.