According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5, mental disorders are usually
associated with significant distress or disability in social, occupational, or other important
activities.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
PG: 366
Feedback: According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5 (DSM), "Mental
disorders are usually associated with significant distress or disability in social,
occupational, or other important activities" (American Psychiatric Association, 2013, p.
20). Despite this acknowledgment, the primary focus in the DSM system remains on the
individual—not on the person-in-environment and certainly not on the social and
physical environment.
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