Which of the Following Is a Limitation or Inherent Problem

question 195

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a limitation or inherent problem with the DSM?

• A)the danger of underdiagnosis
• B)it produces unreliable diagnoses
• C)the labeling of normal problems as serious mental disorders
• D)too few diagnostic categories

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Definitions:

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone

A hormone involved in pigmentation, regulating melanin production in the skin.

Hyperthyroidism

A condition characterized by an overactive thyroid gland, leading to increased thyroid hormone production and symptoms like rapid heartbeat and weight loss.

Thyrotropin

A hormone, also known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.