The Most Important Reason Cited in the Text for Revising

question 83

Multiple Choice

The most important reason cited in the text for revising the DSM to DSM-5 is

• A)to ensure that the most up-to-date terminology is used to describe disorders.
• B)to ensure that classification is based upon the most current and valid research.
• C)to promote selection of effective treatments.
• D)to eliminate confusing symptom descriptors.
• E)to reduce the overlap between disorder categories.

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Definitions:

Managerial Firefighting

The practice where managers spend a disproportionate amount of time addressing urgent problems rather than focusing on strategic planning and prevention.

Crisis Management

The process of planning for and responding to unexpected and potentially harmful events, aiming to minimize damage and recover quickly.

Strategic Planning

A systematic process for envisioning a desired future and translating this vision into broadly defined goals or objectives and a sequence of steps to achieve them.

Performance Pyramid

The performance pyramid is a strategic tool used for assessing various levels of performance within an organization, from individual up to the overall corporate level.