Briefly explain how the size and scope of the DSM have changed since its original edition.
What will be an ideal response?
It has expanded in size and scope with every new edition. The largest increase took place from DSM-II to DSM-III. In the time between the original DSM (in 1952) and DSM-IV (in 1994), the number of disorders increased by more than 300% to a total of 368 distinct diagnoses.
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A measurement procedure is valid if it ____
a. produces measurements that are stable and consistent b. measures what you intend it to measure c. produces measurements that make sense d. produces measurements that are obvious
According to recent research on the topic, which two activities are most commonly engaged in by clinical psychologists?
a. psychotherapy and teaching b. teaching and research c. research and assessment/diagnosis d. assessment/diagnosis and psychotherapy
The ability to learn from one's experiences,
and use resources effectively when faced with challenges or problems is the psychologist's working definition of ________. a) divergent problem solving b) creative thinking c) heuristic usage d) intelligence
According to your text, which of the following is NOT one of the three principles or imperatives psychoanalysts have modified their research and practical work to pursue?
A. use theoretical Freudian views to develop experimental procedures B. use clinical data to generate testable hypotheses C. test hypotheses by scientific methods D. look outside the discipline to exchange data with other fields of psychology