The DSM-5's Classification Scheme Is Designed to

question 265

Multiple Choice

The DSM-5's classification scheme is designed to

• A) facilitate agreement among diagnoses.
• B) shorten the time it takes to make a diagnosis.
• C) avoid invading clients' psychological privacy.
• D) reduce the need for medical terminology in psychological assessments.

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Definitions:

Functionally Asymmetrical

Pertaining to the uneven distribution or activity level of functions across different parts of an entity, particularly in biological systems such as the human brain.

Left Hemisphere

The left side of the human brain, which is often associated with analytical tasks, language processing, and logical reasoning.

Right-handers

Refers to individuals who predominantly use their right hand for activities such as writing and manual tasks.

Preoperational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically occurring from ages 2 to 7, where children begin to use language and think symbolically, but their thinking is still intuitive and egocentric.