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The categorical approach in DSM-5 by which criteria for disorders are structured so that someone either has or does not have a given disorder has been criticized for ignoring the _____ of some disorders.

A polygenic process:

The process of gathering information about an individual’s symptoms and the possible causes of these symptoms is referred to as _____.

Dr. Levenson has a PhD in psychology and sees patients on a regular basis, but does not prescribe medication. He specializes in psychotherapy for adolescents and young children. Dr. Levenson is most likely a _____.

Which of the following is a label for a set of symptoms that often occur together?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (presently DSM-5) was developed by:

_____ noted that, throughout history, societies have labeled individuals and groups abnormal in order to justify controlling or silencing them.

Which of the following describes the concept of validity as it applies to psychological assessment?

“When I was young, I met a large dog. I wasn’t afraid of the dog, but as I tried to pet it, the dog snarled and jumped at me. I have been afraid of dogs ever since.” A therapist who assumes that this sentence describes a phobia acquired from classical conditioning MOST likely favors which model of abnormality?

In DSM-5, which diagnostic category is no longer considered an anxiety disorder?