Briefly Explain How the Professions of the Primary Authors of the DSM,as

question 35

Essay

Briefly explain how the professions of the primary authors of the DSM,as well as its publisher,has influenced its approach to conceptualizing mental disorders.

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Definitions:

Hyoid Bone

A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and provides attachment points for neck and pharynx muscles, aiding in swallowing and speech.

Swallowing

The process by which food or liquid moves through the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus into the stomach.

Speech

The verbal means of communicating or expressing thoughts and emotions through articulated sound patterns.

Anulus Fibrosus

Fibrous material forming the outer portion of an intervertebral disk.