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The current edition of the DSM contains “proposed criteria sets.” These sets are
A
descriptions of proposed disorders that may become official disorders in a future DSM
B
lists of disorders that will be eliminated in a future version of the DSM.
C
diagnostic aids to assist clinicians in distinguishing between disorders with similar presentations.
D
a new classification system for personality disorders.
Answer: descriptions of proposed disorders that may become official disorders in a future DSM
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_____ is a proposed criteria set in the current DSM that involves cutting, burning, or otherwise intentionally hurting one’s own body without the intent to kill oneself.
23
June believes there is one general intelligence that overlaps with many abilities. Which of the following theorists is most likely to agree with June?
24
In the early 1900s, _____ created a test of intelligence to help the French school system determine if students should qualify for special services.
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_____ tests assume that people reveal their personalities by their responses to ambiguous stimuli, while _____ tests offer straightforward scoring and interpretation guidelines and are often in multiple-choice or true-false format.
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Which approach to psychotherapy that arose in the 20th century emphasized empirical methodology and the study and treatment of measurable, observable symptoms?
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At the 1896 convention of the American Psychological Association, when Lightner Witmer encouraged his colleagues to “throw light upon the problems that confront humanity,” he meant that they should
A
develop a diagnostic manual.
B
open psychological clinics.
C
convince local politicians to improve the conditions of inpatient facilities for the seriously mentally ill.
D
organize and lobby for the right to prescribe medication.
