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misspop

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Angel reports to his psychologist that he feels incredibly depressed. He also admits to drinking enough alcohol to give him some difficulty. According to the DSM-5, Angel's symptoms of depression might be considered ____, and his problem with substance use would be considered ____.
 
  a. severe; severe
 b. severe; moderate
  c. slight; severe
 d. mild; moderate

Question 2

A continued criticism of the DSM-5 and its predecessors is that the ____.
 
  a. DSM classification system does not assess the positive attributes or strengths of a client
  b. DSM continues to move toward a categorical systems approach to disorders
 c. DSM does not account for the degree of symptom severity across disorders
 d. DSM is not as frequently used as the ICD in the United States



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a



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