In 1980,the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)III

question 55

Multiple Choice

In 1980,the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) III:

• A) included social factors in the diagnosis of mental illness.
• B) adopted a medical model of mental illness.
• C) made a sharp distinction between normal and abnormal behavior.
• D) defined the social construction of mental illness.

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Definitions:

Determined Behavior

Behavior that is seen as controlled or dictated by internal or external factors, leaving little to no choice for the individual.

Observable Object

An object or phenomenon that can be perceived or noticed through the senses or scientific instruments.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate social norms and expectations, which can range from minor to serious transgressions.

Determinism

The philosophical theory that all events, including moral choices, are completely determined by previously existing causes, suggesting that free will may be an illusion.