Question

Raj is writing a paper for his abnormal psychology course about how both the Research Domain Criteria (RDOC) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approach classification and description of mental disorders. He wants to write about the advantages of the RDOC over the DSM. Which of the following points would you encourage Raj to make in his paper?
A. Unlike the DSM, the RDOC allows professionals to diagnose mental disorders.
B. Unlike the DSM, the RDOC is based on scientific evidence.
C. Unlike the DSM, the RDOC emphasizes the causes of mental disorders.
D. Unlike the DSM, the RDOC does not attempt to classify mental disorders

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct Answer:

D. Unlike the DSM, the RDOC does not attempt to classify mental disorders

Explanation:

The Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) is a research framework for new approaches to understanding and treating mental disorders which affect people in any given environment.

This conceptual framework was developed by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to be a biologically valid approach that incorporated genetics, neuroscience, and behavioral science. It was designed in such a way to integrate various types of information including genetics, molecules, cells, circuitry, behavior, physiology, and self-report.