A Psychologist Might Question the Concept of "Comorbidity" in DSM

question 117

Multiple Choice

A psychologist might question the concept of "comorbidity" in DSM because

• A) it is difficult to determine if there are two distinct disorders present or if what is being observed is a different manifestation of a single disorder.
• B) manifestations of different symptoms in a given disorder are rare.
• C) True comorbidity is not generally accepted by most mental health professionals.
• D) the concept of comorbidity implies the presence of an underlying medical disorder.

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