Developmental Factors Should Be Reflected in Diagnostic Systems Because

question 87

Multiple Choice

Developmental factors should be reflected in diagnostic systems because

• A) patterns of symptoms and behaviours may vary across the life span.
• B) age often determines the credibility of interview information.
• C) comorbid diagnoses are more likely at some developmental stages
• D) they increase the cross-cultural generalization of diagnostic categories.

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Definitions:

Independent Verification

The process of having a third party check or validate findings or results to ensure their accuracy or authenticity.

Statistical Tests

Procedures used in statistics to determine whether hypotheses about data sets can be supported or refuted.

Natural Phenomena

Events or physical occurrences in the natural world that are not influenced by human beings.