Some of the New Diagnoses in the DSM-5 Concern Many

question 38

Multiple Choice

Some of the new diagnoses in the DSM-5 concern many physicians and mental health workers because

• A) they disagree with the medical model.
• B) the cost of revising the names of disorders is excessive.
• C) they fear it will extend the pathologizing of everyday life.
• D) people who have become accustomed to certain categories will be reluctant to learn new ones.

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Definitions:

Fight-or-Flight

An automatic physiological reaction to an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening, preparing the body to fight or flee.

Hormones

Biochemical substances produced by glands that travel in the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions.

Relaxation Response

The physiological changes in the body that occur when a person engages in techniques that trigger a state of relaxation, counteracting stress responses.

Technique

A specific way of carrying out a particular task, often implying a skillful or efficient method.