Which Statement Concerning the DSM-5 Is FALSE

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the DSM-5 is FALSE?

• A) It includes 20 major categories of disorders.
• B) A major criticism is that many aspects of normal behavior fit the criteria for diagnosis of a mental disorder.
• C) People undergoing a normal grief reaction to the loss of a loved one do not fit the diagnosis of major depressive disorder.
• D) It aids in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

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Definitions:

Helping Behavior

Actions intended to provide assistance or benefits to another individual or group without anticipation of personal gain.

Phobic Behavior

An excessive and irrational fear response, usually triggered by a specific object or situation.

Response Prevention

Also known as flooding, a behavior therapy in which a phobia is eliminated by forced exposure to the feared stimulus without an aversive consequence.

Headbanging

Repetitive and deliberate striking of one's head against an object or surface, which can be a sign of distress, developmental disorders, or a form of self-injury.