Which of the following is a legitimate criticism of the DSM-5 that is discussed by your textbook?
a. The manual strongly emphasizes reliability, sometimes at the expense of validity.
b. The manual makes too many recommendations regarding appropriate treatment approaches.
c. The manual has placed too much emphasis on the 5-axis system.
d. The manual is too tied to one specific theoretical approach to psychopathology (the behavioral model).
Ans: a. The manual strongly emphasizes reliability, sometimes at the expense of validity.
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A) always be evident. B) never change. C) be relatively stable over time. D) apply to all people.
According to research, who is most likely to have the highest self-esteem?
A) Sergi, who puts a great deal of importance on the fact that he is a "jock" B) Simon, who doesn't really care that his peers call him "popular" C) Sandra, who puts a great deal of important on being called a "nobody" D) Suki, who doesn't really care that her peers refer to her as a "normal"