The Primary Purpose of the DSM-IV-TR Is to __________

question 108

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of the DSM-IV-TR is to __________

• A) help psychologists assess only normal behavior.
• B) keep the number of diagnostic categories of mental disorders to a minimum.
• C) help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders.
• D) describe the causes of common physiological disorders.

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Definitions:

Low Achievers

Individuals who perform below the expected standard in terms of skills or accomplishments.

Expectancy

In expectancy theory, the likelihood that if a person tried, the result would be better performance.

Autonomy

Independence, the ability to act and make decisions on one’s own without undue interference from management.

Abraham Maslow

An American psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs.