Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Changes to the Diagnostic

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE of changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition?

• A)It is less specific about how the same disorder may change over the course of a person's lifetime.
• B)It renames childhood conditions as neurocognitive disorders.
• C)It eliminates the "five axes model" of categorizing disorders.
• D)It reclassifies gender identity disorder as autism spectrum disorder.

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Definitions:

Medical Model

A framework for understanding diseases and disorders by viewing them primarily as biological conditions requiring medical treatment.

Evil Spirits

Supernatural entities believed in many cultures to be malevolent and to cause harm or misfortune to humans.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of behavior or thoughts that are significantly distressing, harmful, or deviant from societal norms, impacting daily functioning.

Harsh Remedial Treatments

Refers to severe or strict treatments and interventions in a therapeutic context, aimed at correcting or managing undesirable behaviors or conditions.