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sjones

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DSM-5 reorganized its classification of psychological problems usually diagnosed first among children in an effort to
 
  a. make a clear distinction between childhood disorders and adult disorders.
  b. make developmental considerations a part of all disorders.
  c. provide a consistent means of diagnosis for the best health insurance coverage.
  d. replicate the system used in earlier editions of the DSM.

Question 2

Slapping the ASD child, or applying a mild electric shock, is used by
 
  a. applied behavior analysis.
  b. all behavioral therapies.
  c. psychologists in states where it has not been outlawed.
  d. no form of therapy; psychologists would not find it ethically justifiable.



kbennett34

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.



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