Some psychologists argue that the whole enterprise of the DSM an inherently subjective process because clinicians vote on which diagnoses should be included or rejected
For example, new disorders have been voted in that reflect today's prejudice and values. Describe one of these changes in the DSM that reflects contemporary values.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include one the following key points.
? The lack of vaginal orgasm, childhood masturbation, and homosexuality are no longer considered disorders.
? Today you don't have a disorder if you want to have sex "too often" (at one time called nymphomania), but you do if you don't want sex often enough.
? Behavior problems supposedly associated with menstruation remain in the DSM-5, but behavioral problems associated with testosterone have never even been considered for inclusion.
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