The Two Principal Criteria Used to Evaluate a Classification System

question 101

Multiple Choice

The two principal criteria used to evaluate a classification system like DSM-5 are

• A)reactivity and sensitivity.
• B)reliability and validity.
• C)inclusiveness and disclusiveness.
• D)cultural specificity and cultural universality.

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Definitions:

Samuel Huntington

An American political scientist known for his "Clash of Civilizations" theory, positing that future conflicts would be culturally based.

Religion

A set of organized beliefs, practices, and systems that revolve around the worship of a supernatural power or deity, offering a framework for understanding the universe and humanity's place within it.

Race

A sociopolitical construct that categorizes and differentiates people based on physical characteristics, such as skin color, often leading to systemic inequalities and discrimination.

Spatially Fixed Nations

The concept that nation-states occupy specific and unchangeable territories, defined by clear geographical boundaries.