Politicization of the DSM Process Was Exemplified by the Debate

question 128

Multiple Choice

Politicization of the DSM process was exemplified by the debate over the addition of which 2 personality disorders in the DSM-III-R?

• A) Sadistic personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder
• B) Borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder
• C) Masochistic personality disorder and self-defeating personality disorder
• D) Avoidant personality disorder and dependent personality disorder

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