Which of the Following Statements About the DSM-5 Is FALSE

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the DSM-5 is FALSE?

• A)The DSM-5 provides a diagnostic classification for psychological disorders.
• B)The DSM-5 provides a common language to diagnose and label mental disorders.
• C)The DSM-5 is of little practical value to mental health workers because it does not predict the future course of a disorder.
• D)The DSM-5 describes the specific criteria that must be met for a mental health professional to diagnose a particular mental disorder.

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