Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the primary aim of the DSM-5?
14. Psychological Disorders
Diagnosing Psychological Disorders
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What does the "5" stand for in DSM-5?
A
It describes the five categories of mental illness covered in the manual.
B
It is the edition number since the manual is continually revised and updated.
C
It foreshadows the five criteria given for each disorder: name, age, prevalence, symptoms, & treatment.
D
It denotes that this edition of the DSM was released in 2005.
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Understand that DSM stands for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is a classification system used by mental health professionals to diagnose and categorize mental health conditions.
Recognize that the '5' in DSM-5 refers to the edition number of the manual, as it is periodically revised and updated to reflect new research and understanding in the field of psychology and psychiatry.
Clarify that the DSM-5 does not categorize mental illnesses into five specific groups, nor does it provide five criteria for each disorder. Instead, it provides detailed diagnostic criteria for a wide range of mental health conditions.
Note that the DSM-5 was released in 2013, not 2005, so the '5' does not correspond to the year of publication.
Conclude that the '5' in DSM-5 simply indicates that it is the fifth edition of the manual, following previous editions such as DSM-IV and DSM-III.
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