Unlike its predecessors the “5” in DSM-5 is an Arabic numeral, not a Roman numeral (e.g., DSM-IV). Explain why the authors of the DSM made this change and what it suggests about the DSM.
What will be an ideal response?
The change from a Roman to Arabic numeral is not merely superficial. It suggests that the DSM is a “living document” that, in the future, will be quicker to respond to new research that improves our understanding of mental disorders. No longer will we have to stick with a single, static version of DSM for a decade or two until the time arrives for a major revamp; instead, smaller scale changes can be made more continuously. Illustrating this “living document” concept and future “updates” may be named in a fashion similar to software updates (e.g., DSM-5.1, DSM-5.2).
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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