A Clinician Is Using DSM-5 to Arrive at a Diagnosis

question 12

Multiple Choice

A clinician is using DSM-5 to arrive at a diagnosis for Michael,whose case is presented in your text; to justify a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder,the clinician will have to

• A)conduct extensive psychological tests.
• B)refer Michael to a physician.
• C)compare Michael symptoms to a specific set of criteria.
• D)arrange for Michael to undergo a brain scan.

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Definitions:

Profitability Index

Profitability Index is a financial metric that calculates the relative profitability of an investment by dividing the present value of future cash flows by the initial investment cost.

Benefit-Cost Perspective

A method of evaluating projects or decisions by comparing the benefits they will generate to the costs required to implement them.

NPV

Net Present Value (NPV) is a financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time.

Present Value

The today's worth of a future sum or cash flows series, based on a predetermined rate of return.