AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The DRM V is the newest diagnostic manual. What are some potential flaws?
A
The DRM is slow to change along with culture.
B
Disorders can be misdiagnosed if similar signs are present between two disorders.
C
The DRM can over-diagnose certain disorders.
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The DSM, fifth edition, text revision (DSM-5-TR) contains revised criteria for more than 70 disorders. The DSM-5-TR also includes the addition of a new diagnosis called prolonged grief disorder.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) was published in 2022. It involved more than 200 experts, the majority of whom were involved in the development of DSM-5.

Detailed explanation-3: -DSM-5-TR contains the most up-to-date criteria for diagnosing mental disorders, along with extensive descriptive text, providing a common language for clinicians to communicate about their patients.

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