According to the Textbook, Which of the Following Is the Clearest

question 69

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, which of the following is the clearest evidence that classifying mental disorders into categories is problematic?

• A)There are too many different types of professionals who assign categorical diagnoses.
• B)Categorical diagnoses cause people to avoid taking responsibility for their problems.
• C)Assigning categorical diagnoses can increase stigma and discrimination.
• D)Patient symptoms and behaviors rarely fit into precise diagnostic categories.

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