Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Culture
Fourth Edition
Learning Objectives
7.1 Compare major definitions of abnormality proposed in the field of clinical psychology.
7.2 Describe the evolution of the DSM from its first edition to the current DSM-5.
7.3 List noteworthy changes that were implemented in DSM-5.
7.4 Evaluate criticisms of DSM-5.
7.5 Explain how the dimensional approach differs from the categorical approach of diagnosis and
classification used by the DSM.