Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects Your Textbook's Overall

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best reflects your textbook's overall position on the changes found in DSM-5?

• A)The general consensus is that DSM-5 is largely unchanged from DSM-IV.
• B)DSM-5 represents a massive departure from DSM-IV.
• C)DSM-5 has enhanced the multiaxial diagnostic system, and therefore is better at detecting the differences between different mental disorders.
• D)DSM-5 has included over 100 new mental disorders, and thus has increased the likelihood of over-diagnosis.

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