The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

question 4

Multiple Choice

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

• A)has not changed to reflect changing attitudes toward mental illness.
• B)is merely academic and does not influence treatment decisions.
• C)is used to determine coverage for many mental health services.
• D)is an objective and uncontroversial listing of diagnostic criteria.

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Definitions:

MMPI-2

A widely used standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology.

Draw-A-Person

A projective psychological test where individuals are asked to draw a person, used to assess aspects of a person’s personality, intelligence, or emotional state.

Rorschach

A projective psychological test consisting of inkblots presented to subjects, whose interpretations are used to understand their emotional and cognitive functioning.

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test that asks respondents to create stories about ambiguous scenes, aiming to reveal their underlying motivations, feelings, and attitudes.