Occam's Razor Is Another Name for What Critical-Thinking Principle

question 23

Multiple Choice

Occam's Razor is another name for what critical-thinking principle?

• A)Correlation differing from causation
• B)Hume's dictum
• C)Principle of falsifiability
• D)Principle of parsimony

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition; a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool for mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Diagnostic Labels

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Mental Health Professionals

Trained individuals who offer services for the purpose of improving an individual’s mental health or to treat mental illnesses.

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are more frequent and severe than typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development.