List one criticism of recent editions of the DSM.

What will be an ideal response?


breadth of coverage, controversial cut-offs, cultural issues/sensitivity, gender bias, nonempirical influences, limitations on objectivity

Psychology

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The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that:

a. subjective emotional states deliver signals to the brain, which then cause distinct facial expressions to be produced b. the facial expressions of those around us provide us with subjective cues for how to interpret physiological arousal c. muscles in the face deliver signals to the brain that are interpreted as subjective emotional states d. facial expressions will only match subjective emotional experiences when arousal levels are low

Psychology

Although both males and females suffer from fragile-X syndrome, the retardation that is characteristic of this syndrome is more common among ______

Fill in the blank with correct word

Psychology

Approximately what percent of American children lose all contact with their fathers within three years of a divorce?

A) 5 to 11 B) 18 to 25 C) 31 to 42 D) 48 to 57

Psychology

According to Erikson, ___________ development encompasses changes in the understanding individuals have of their interactions with others, of others' behavior, and of themselves as members of society

a. psychosocial c. psychoanalytic b. psycholinguistic d. psychosexual

Psychology