Definition of Mental Disorder in DSM Manuals
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What is one characteristic used to define mental disorder according to the passage?

  • Violation of social norms
  • Disability
  • Personal distress (correct)
  • All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a mental disorder that does not necessarily cause distress?

  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Substance use disorders
  • Antisocial personality disorder (correct)

According to the passage, which of the following is an example of disability caused by a mental disorder?

  • Being rejected by peers
  • Serious arguments with one's spouse
  • Poor work performance
  • All of the above (correct)

The passage states that disability alone cannot be used to define mental disorder. Why?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a behavior that causes distress but is not considered a mental disorder?

<p>Both a and b (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of mental disorders mentioned in the passage that is not personal distress or disability?

<p>Violation of social norms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an essential characteristic of the DSM's definition of mental disorder?

<p>It is a culturally specific reaction to an event. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, why is it difficult to define mental disorder using a single characteristic?

<p>No single characteristic can fully capture the complexity of mental disorders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the DSM's definition of mental disorder?

<p>It takes into account the presence of several characteristics at one time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is scheduled for release in May 2013?

<p>DSM-5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key characteristic of the definition of mental disorder?

<p>Genetic predisposition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Figure 1.2 in the text illustrate?

<p>The different characteristics of the definition of mental disorder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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