Which of the Following Statements Is Correct About Proposed Changes

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct about proposed changes for the diagnosis of schizophrenia in the DSM-5?

• A) Schizophrenia will not be included in the DSM-5
• B) Subtypes of schizophrenia will be removed but the diagnosis of schizophrenia will remain
• C) Only the paranoid subtype will remain
• D) Only the catatonic subtype will remain

Understand the nature and purpose of different types of reports.

Recognize the importance of selecting the right medium for a report based on audience expectations.

Acknowledge the elements involved in the planning phase of the three-step writing process for reports.

Identify the benefits of using the three-step writing process for report creation.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool for mental disorders used by mental health professionals.

Clusters

Groups of objects or individuals that are close to each other or share common characteristics, forming a distinct segment apart from others.

Schizophrenic Patients

Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Ventricles

Hollow chambers within the brain that produce and store cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord.