PSY370 DSM-V on Autism Concept

PSY370 DSM-V on Autism Concept
PSY370 DSM-V on Autism Concept
Psy 370 Ch. 16 Assignment 1.
It has been proposed that in the DMS-V, discussion on the
concept of autism
a. will be removed from the text.
b. will remain unchanged.
c. will be replaced with a broader category referred to as “conduct
disorders of autistic type” and will drop references to linguistic
problems.
d. be discussed as a single category of “autism spectrum
disorders” rather than a list that includes numerous subcategories.
2.
The “DSM” in DSM-IV refers to the a. Direct Services Method of
Psychological Intervention
b. Diagram of Severe Mental Illnesses
c. Doctor’s Scientific/Psychological Medical Guide
d. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
3.
In the diathesis-stress model, the term diathesis refers to a(n) a.
social norm