Regarding the Different Editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manuals

question 598

Multiple Choice

Regarding the different editions of the diagnostic and statistical manuals, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) When the DSM was first published in 1952, neurosis was included, but the term was dropped in later editions because the term was too imprecise.
• B) Homosexuality was omitted as a diagnosis in the DSM in 1974.
• C) A new edition, the DSM-5, was published in 2013 and, like previous manuals, reflects updated research.
• D) The original DSM contained more than 350 diagnoses with the DSM-5 now containing only 100.

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Definitions:

Autonomous

The state of being self-governing or independent, capable of making decisions without external control.

Dualistic

Pertaining to a theory or concept that divides a subject into two opposed or contrasted aspects or entities.

Reflect on Self-Thought

The process of introspection, examining one's own thoughts, beliefs, and cognitive processes.

Post-Formal Cognitive

A stage of cognitive development that goes beyond Piaget's formal operational stage, characterized by the ability to deal with complex situations and understand that knowledge can be relative.