Which of the Following Statements About Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

question 278

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) is FALSE?

• A) DSM-5 describes more than 260 specific psychological disorders.
• B) DSM5 provides a common language to diagnose and label mental disorders.
• C) DSM-5 is of little practical value to clinical psychologists and other mental health workers because it merely describes the symptoms of mental illnesses and does not explain what causes them.
• D) DSM-5 describes the specific criteria that must be met in order for a mental health professional to diagnose a particular mental disorder.

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Definitions:

Observable Behaviors

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be directly seen and measured, often used in psychological assessments.

Perceived

The way in which an individual interprets or understands something based on their senses and cognition.

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Self-Worth

An individual's internal sense of value and esteem, reflecting how they perceive their own worthiness and significance.