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Describe the Purpose and Features of DSM-5

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Describe the purpose and features of DSM-5. Include the difference between categorical information and dimensional information, and provide an example of each.


Definitions:

Hallucination

A perception in the absence of external stimulus that has qualities of real perception.

Avolition

A symptom of various psychiatric disorders, characterized by a lack of motivation to initiate and complete tasks.

Long-term Amnesia

A significant loss of memory that extends over long periods, often resulting from brain injury or psychological trauma.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder affecting how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired cognitive function.

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