What Was the Greatest Problem That Emerged as a Classification

question 83

Multiple Choice

What was the greatest problem that emerged as a classification system for childhood disorders was being developed?

• A) The role of parents in the development of disordered behavior was overemphasized.
• B) The same classification system that had been developed for adults was used for children.
• C) Few childhood disorders had been identified.
• D) There was a hesitancy to identify childhood disorders as parents were likely to be blamed for any diagnosis given.

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