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प्रश्न
Answer the following:
Give the full form of DSMIV.
उत्तर
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fourth Edition (1994), produced by American Psychiatric Association.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
What is meant by abnormal behavior?
Explain the biological psychodynamic and sociocultural view of abnormal behaviour.
Explain the five axes of DSM IV.
State whether the following statement is True or False and justify your answer with reason.
Sucheta has an IQ which falls into the category of genius which is rare to find. 'Genius’ is a statistical deviance. Therefore, she is abnormal.
What are the criteria of abnormal behaviour? Explain with examples.
Statistical approaches to abnormality define "abnormal" individuals as those who ______.
Give the full form of DSM-IV.
Briefly explain Axis-I.
After the sudden death of his mother, Altaf's family members noticed a change in his behaviour over a prolonged period. From being a calm and an easy going person, he changed into an irritable and short tempered person. His family members took him to a therapist for consultation.
- Which manual would the therapist refer to classify and diagnose Altaf's mental condition?
- With reference to the principles of classification of psychological disorders, explain the Axes III, IV and V.
| Manav, aged eleven years, was raised by a single parent. He had three younger siblings. His mother worked hard but often found it difficult to provide for the family. Manav understood his mother's struggles but also felt tempted to own some expensive items like his friends. So, he began stealing expensive gadgets from shops but was soon caught by the police. He was taken into police custody for theft. |
- Which term can be used to describe Manav's criminal behaviour?
- Discuss any six reasons to explain why Manav took to crime.
