Inclusion of the Label Gender Identity Disorder in the DSM-5

question 97

Multiple Choice

Inclusion of the label gender identity disorder in the DSM-5 has been controversial in part because

• A)no effective treatments are available.
• B)inclusion fosters social prejudice.
• C)diagnosis is highly subjective.
• D)the label has been misused in court.

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Definitions:

Language Development

The process by which humans acquire the ability to perceive, comprehend, and produce language, often studied from infancy through adulthood.

Rehabilitation

The process of helping a person achieve the highest level of function, independence, and quality of life possible after illness, injury, or surgery.

Dyslexia

A learning disability characterized by difficulty with learning to read fluently and with accurate comprehension, despite normal intelligence.

Learning Disability

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in reading, writing, arithmetic, or other learning activities, not accounted for by intellectual disabilities.