The Textbook Suggests That the DSM Was Developed, in Part

question 92

Multiple Choice

The textbook suggests that the DSM was developed, in part, to help professionals differentiate between soldiers who could be treated and redeployed, on the one hand, and soldiers who probably needed longer-term care, on the other. The example BEST illustrates a function of classification labeled ______.

• A) prediction
• B) nomenclature
• C) information retrieval
• D) basis for theory

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Definitions:

Consistent

Showing steady conformity to a standard, pattern, or expectation without any deviation or contradiction.

Laboratory Observation

Research method in which all participants are observed under the same controlled conditions.

One-Way Mirror

A mirror that is reflective on one side and transparent on the other, often used in observational research and police line-ups to observe subjects without being seen.

Research Method

A systematic plan for conducting research, including techniques and procedures for collecting and analyzing data to gain new knowledge or understand a topic better.