Criticism of the DSM-5 Includes Concerns That Changes Made in the Set

question 98

Multiple Choice

Criticism of the DSM-5 includes concerns that changes made in the set of symptoms or features for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder _________ .

• A) will lead to overdiagnosis
• B) will make it more difficult to conduct research on this population
• C) may profoundly affect the number of children identified as suffering from autism and related disorders
• D) may hinder communication between mental health professionals

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