One of the Main Differences Between the DSM-5 and Previous

question 39

Multiple Choice

One of the main differences between the DSM-5 and previous versions is

• A)that the DSM-IV was dimensional and the DSM-5 is categorical.
• B)that DSM-5 allows individuals to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder due to the loss of a loved one.
• C)that the DSM-5 includes non-mental,medical diagnoses and the DSM-IV did not.
• D)There are no significant differences between DSM-IV and DSM-5

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Definitions:

Continuous Schedule

In operant conditioning, it is a reinforcement schedule where a behavior is reinforced every time it occurs.

Fixed Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in behavior analysis where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Positive Punishment

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior, part of operant conditioning in behavioral psychology.

Insight Learning

A form of learning characterized by the sudden realization of a problem's solution without trial-and-error behavior.