Controversies Associated With Changing Diagnostic Criteria

In this discussion you will be evaluating contributions of psychological research in the applied context of the DSM-5. To begin, read the DSM-5 section entitled, "Conditions for Further Study" (Section III of the DSM-5) and the article titled "An Overview of the DSM-5: Changes,Controversy, and Implications for Psychiatric Nursing."

Then, address the following points in your post:

What are three controversies discussed in the Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec (2013) article? Give your opinions about these controversies.

From your point view, are these legitimate concerns? Why or why not?

Name a disorder identified as requiring significantly more research and study from the DSM-5 section entitled, "Conditions for Further Study" (Section III of the DSM-5). Construct a research question that is pertinent to the disorder you selected.

Briefly outline a research method that could be used to investigate the disorder based on one of the research methods presented in your textbook.