Pat Is a Critic of the DSM

question 155

Multiple Choice

Pat is a critic of the DSM.Which of the following would be true of his concerns regarding the DSM?

• A)The DSM will not be able to identify and classify new psychological disorders.
• B)The DSM will disregard social norms and subjective judgments.
• C)The DSM will overlook the biological factors involved in psychological disorders.
• D)The DSM will permit the unnecessary prescription of powerful psychoactive drugs.

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