The DSM-5 Describes Disorders in Terms of Symptoms and Specific

question 313

True/False

The DSM-5 describes disorders in terms of symptoms and specific criteria that must be met in order for diagnosis to be made.

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Shared Environment

Aspects of an individual’s environment that are shared with family members, affecting their development and personality.

Evolutionary Psychologists

Researchers who study how evolutionary theory, including principles of natural selection, explains psychological traits and behaviors as adaptations.