5 Questions
Which type of model suggests that several independent factors contribute to the onset of a mental disorder?
Multidimensional model
What does DSM stand for?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Which type of approach in diagnosis uses prototypes/typical profiles?
Categorical approach
Why is the idea of a dimension clinically useful?
It helps in determining if someone has a disorder or is normal
What does a one-dimensional model suggest about the causes of mental disorders?
Mental disorders typically do not operate in this way
Test your knowledge on the difference between one-dimensional and multidimensional models of mental disorders. Understand how single causes operating in isolation compare to several independent factors contributing to the onset of a disorder. Learn about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and its role in outlining criteria for diagnosing mental disorders.
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