Asked by allyson shanley on Jun 02, 2024

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In earlier editions of the DSM, dissociative and somatic symptom and related disorders were categorized as

A) psychoses.
B) depressive disorders.
C) somatic symptom disorder.
D) neuroses.
E) physical disorders.

Neuroses

Refers to a range of psychological disorders that affect mood and behavior but don't involve psychosis, often involving anxiety or depression.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A disorder characterized by one or more bodily symptoms that are distressing to the individual, result in significant disruption of daily life, and are accompanied by excessive worry and preoccupation, extreme anxiety, or disproportionate time and energy.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.

  • Elucidate the historical development and categorization of diagnostic criteria in dissociative and somatic symptom disorders.
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White Wolf96Jun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Dissociative and somatic symptom and related disorders were previously categorized as neuroses in earlier editions of the DSM.