Asked by Jafar Muhammad on May 26, 2024

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Some of the new diagnoses in the DSM-5 worry many physicians and mental health workers because

A) they disagree with the medical model.
B) the cost of revising the names of disorders is excessive.
C) they fear it will extend the pathologizing of everyday life.
D) people who have become accustomed to certain categories will be reluctant to learn new ones.

DSM-5

The 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of officially recognized psychiatric disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Pathologizing

Is the process of viewing or treating behaviors, thoughts, or emotions as indicative of a psychological disorder or illness.

  • Identify the modifications and new inclusions in the DSM-5.
  • Acknowledge the sociocultural factors influencing the diagnosis and perception of mental disorders.
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Shiva RabieiJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Many physicians and mental health workers are concerned that adding new diagnoses to the DSM-5 will extend the pathologizing of everyday life, potentially leading to more people being labeled with a disorder when they may not necessarily require treatment.