The DSM-III-R Presented Significant Differences Compared to Its Predecessors

question 29

Multiple Choice

The DSM-III-R presented significant differences compared to its predecessors. Perhaps the MOST important change was

• A) the fact that it included the number of symptoms required to meet the criterion.
• B) the fact that is became more empirically-based.
• C) that it required clinicians to consider five different areas of patient functioning.
• D) that field trials were carried out to improve reliability.
• E) the fact that it did not advocate any particular theory.

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