Which of the Following Is a Criticism of DSM-5

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of DSM-5?

• A) It's classification of individuals on the basis of five dimensions or axes
• B) It's strong emphasis on a person's strengths and weaknesses to destigmatize psychological disorders
• C) It's strong focus on the medical model, neglecting factors such as poverty and trauma
• D) It's lack of reliance on social norms and subjective judgments

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The part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil and functions in anchorage, water and nutrient absorption, and sometimes in storage.

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A group of fungi characterized by the production of spores on club-shaped structures called basidia.

Ascomycota

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