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What Is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

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What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)? Why did the number of "illnesses" grow from 60 in the 1952 edition to around 400 in the fourth edition? What does this have to do with social construction?


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Personal Performance

An individual's output or achievement in a specific task or over a period of time.

Working Independently

The action of performing tasks or duties without the direct assistance or supervision of others.

Soliciting Suggestions

The act of asking for advice, opinions, or feedback from others, typically to gain insight or assistance.

Professional and Respectful

A demeanor or approach in workplace interactions that encompasses both a high level of competence in one's duties and courteous treatment towards others.

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