The Criteria Used to Classify and Define Mental Disorders in the Diagnostic

question 67

Multiple Choice

The criteria used to classify and define mental disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders represent an illustration of which of the following goals of the scientific method?

• A) description
• B) prediction
• C) explanation
• D) therapy

---

Definitions:

Pens

Writing instruments used for applying ink to a surface, typically paper, for writing or drawing.

Pencils

Writing instruments consisting of a narrow, solid pigment core inside a protective casing that prevents the core from breaking or leaving marks on the user's hand.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choosing one option over another.

Self-Employed Lawyer

A legal professional who operates their own legal practice rather than working as an employee for a law firm or corporation.