Why Are Diagnosing and Classification of Mental Disorders So Important

question 50

Multiple Choice

Why are diagnosing and classification of mental disorders so important for clinicians?

• A)They allow mental health professionals to communicate efficiently.
• B)They help patients seek causes of and treatments for mental disorders.
• C)They enable comparisons between physiological and pharmacological treatments.
• D)They help therapists design new treatment plans for established disorders.

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Definitions:

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Metabolic Defect

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