According to the Textbook, the DSM-5 Has Been Criticized For

question 119

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, the DSM-5 has been criticized for:

• A)representing the consensus of a wide range of mental health professionals from many different organizations and perspectives.
• B)including eating disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and social anxiety disorder as mental disorders.
• C)not including homosexuality as a mental disorder.
• D)gender bias.

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A situation where a belief or expectation, whether correct or false, affects a person's behavior in such a way that it contributes to the belief becoming true.

Continuous Connectivity

The state of being constantly connected to the internet or communication networks, often via smartphones or other digital devices.

Culture of Conversation

Social norms and practices surrounding the ways in which conversations are conducted within a specific cultural or social group, influencing how communication unfolds.

Gender Role

The behaviors, attitudes, and activities expected or common for men and women in a given society based on societal norms.