The Packages for Social Problems Developed by the Media Often

question 23

Multiple Choice

The packages for social problems developed by the media often

• A)are shaped by the most recent scientific evidence.
• B)guide the way the public comes to think about the problem.
• C)bring a sense of coherence to the many different claims being made.
• D)are actually lies created by powerful politicians

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Definitions:

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used as a standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders.

DSM-4

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guide for diagnosing mental disorders.

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life, leading to distress for the person experiencing them.

Descriptive Criteria

Standards or guidelines used to describe or classify specific characteristics or conditions in a detailed and accurate manner.