Question
The DSM 5 (2013) and IDEA (2004) represent two classification systems that view learning disabilities in different ways. Which of the following statements is true?
A) The DSM is a dimensional system, while the IDEA is a categorical system.
B) Both the DSM and IDEA represent categorical systems.
C) The DSM is an empirical system, while the IDEA is a dimensional system.
D) The DSM is a categorical system, while the IDEA is a dimensional system.
A) The DSM is a dimensional system, while the IDEA is a categorical system.
B) Both the DSM and IDEA represent categorical systems.
C) The DSM is an empirical system, while the IDEA is a dimensional system.
D) The DSM is a categorical system, while the IDEA is a dimensional system.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
A) The DSM is a dimensional system, while the IDEA is a categorical system.
The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) focuses on the dimensionality of disorders and symptoms, allowing for a spectrum of severity, while the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) establishes specific categories of disabilities, including learning disabilities, for educational purposes.
A) The DSM is a dimensional system, while the IDEA is a categorical system.
The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) focuses on the dimensionality of disorders and symptoms, allowing for a spectrum of severity, while the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) establishes specific categories of disabilities, including learning disabilities, for educational purposes.