According to the Text, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

question 350

Multiple Choice

According to the text, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition has been criticized for:

• A) representing the consensus of a wide range of mental health professionals from many different organizations and perspectives.
• B) including eating disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and social anxiety disorder as mental disorders.
• C) not including homosexuality as a mental disorder.
• D) including some conditions that are too "normal" to be considered disorders, such as extreme sadness related to bereavement.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Impairment

A reduction in cognitive function compared to a person's previous level of performance, potentially affecting memory, decision-making, and attention.

Theory Of Mind

Awareness and understanding of mental processes.

Social Reciprocity

The mutual exchange of social behaviors, such as sharing and cooperation, between individuals.

Social Cognition

The ability to understand that others have mental states and to gauge their feelings and actions.