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Asked by Amber Moore on Jul 23, 2024

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Concerns about the reliability and validity of the DSM-5 diagnoses are MOST likely to center on which factors?

A) Categories based on weak research and reflecting bias (for example, gender or racial bias)
B) Categories based on field research and reflecting bias (for example, gender or racial bias)
C) Categories that reflect overly restrictive descriptions
D) Categories too few in number to represent the breadth of human psychological disorders

Validity

The extent to which a concept, conclusion or measurement is well-founded and corresponds accurately to the real world.

Reliability

In research and testing, it refers to the consistency of a measure or instrument; the degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over time.

Gender Bias

The tendency to favor one gender over another, often leading to unequal treatment or perceptions.

  • Attain insight into the reliability, correctness, and critical analysis of DSM-5.
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Tamara MarcetaJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
The DSM-5, like its predecessors, has faced criticism for categories that may be based on insufficient research and potentially reflect various biases, including gender or racial biases. This can affect the reliability (consistency of diagnoses across different practitioners) and validity (accuracy in capturing what it aims to diagnose) of the diagnostic categories.

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