Which Statement Is TRUE Concerning the DSM 5

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE concerning the DSM 5?

• A) The DSM-5 downplays the influence of culture on abnormal behavior.
• B) The DSM-5 includes more disorders than did DSM-IV.
• C) The DSM-5 adopts a dimensional rather than a categorical approach to abnormal behavior.
• D) The DSM-5 incorporates a developmental approach to abnormal behavior.

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