Exam 3: Assessment and Classification of Abnormal Behavior

The co-occurrence of different disorders whereby individuals who have one mental disorder also suffer from another is identified by the DSM as ____.

A major criticism of previous versions of the DSM is the lack of clarity regarding differential categorization to reflect the distinction between major and less severe symptom states.How does the DSM-5 attempt to deal with this problem?

Dr.Heyer is a behavioral therapist working with a 10-year-old boy named Lee.The boy's parents and teachers complain that Lee is disobedient and unruly.What assessment method should Dr.Heyer use to most accurately assess the degree to which Lee is excessively active and disobedient?