What Might Women's Groups See as the Main Problem with the Diagnostic

question 59

Multiple Choice

What might women's groups see as the main problem with the diagnostic categories of the DSM?

• A)Many behaviors associated with being female are viewed as indicative of poor mental health.
• B)Important traits are ignored once a person is diagnosed with an illness.
• C)The diagnostic categories are based on the medical model.
• D)Diagnoses of mental disorders are based on a discrete approach to classification of mental disorders.
• E)Women are often stigmatized to a greater degree.

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Definitions:

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory that describes the instinctual seeking of pleasure and avoiding of pain to satisfy biological and psychological needs.

Personality Theory

A framework for understanding the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that make up an individual's personality.

Gratification

The state of being satisfied or receiving pleasure from something, often linked with the fulfillment of desires or needs.

Pleasure Seeking

The motivation or action taken with the primary goal of achieving personal gratification or enjoyment.