Describe why the DSM-5 is considered a dynamic document. Give an example of one disorder that was contained in the DSM but has now been changed or removed, and explain why this change occurred.
What will be an ideal response?
The construction of the DSM is a continual work in progress. The criteria for disorders are refined and updated within a sociocultural context. As cultural shifts occur, so do the definitions of what is considered a psychological disorder. Students may choose different examples of a disorder that has been changed or removed, but answers should explain the reasons for the change or removal in relation to cultural shifts.
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