The DSM-5's Diagnostic Classification of Psychological Disorders Aims to Provide

question 545

Multiple Choice

The DSM-5's diagnostic classification of psychological disorders aims to provide to psychologists and psychiatrists with all of the following EXCEPT

• A) a guide to predict a disorder's future course.
• B) suggestions for appropriate treatment.
• C) the promotion of research into a disorder's causes.
• D) help in creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Definitions:

Dysfunction

A deviation from the norms of social behavior in a way that is harmful to the functioning of a group or society.

Patient-Doctor Relationship

The professional and often personal interaction between a healthcare provider and their patient.

Privacy

The right of individuals to keep their personal information confidential and control over the conditions under which this information is collected, used, or shared.

Beneficence

The ethical principle that entails acting in ways that promote the welfare and well-being of others.