The Changes That Have Been Made to Diagnosis of Mental

question 29

Multiple Choice

The changes that have been made to diagnosis of mental retardation in DSM-5 include

• A)replacing the term with intellectual developmental disorder; reduced emphasis on IQ; increase emphasis on cultural issues and adaptive behaviour.
• B)replacing the term with mental developmental disorder; reduced emphasis on IQ; increase emphasis on cultural issues and adaptive behaviour.
• C)replacing the term with intellectual developmental disorder; increased emphasis on cultural issues and adaptive behaviour.
• D)replacing the term with intellectual developmental disorder; reduced emphasis on IQ.
• E)reduced emphasis on IQ; increase emphasis on cultural issues and adaptive behaviour.

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Definitions:

Story

A narrative, either true or fictitious, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the listener or reader.

Empirically Keyed Test

A type of self-report test that presents many questionnaire items to two groups that are known to be different in some central way.

Self-report Test

A type of psychological test in which a person fills out a survey or questionnaire with or without the help of an investigator, providing data on their feelings, beliefs, and behaviors.

Personality

The amalgamation of qualities and characteristics that distinguish one's personal identity.