Which of the Following Is a Common Criticism of the Diagnostic

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common criticism of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) ?

• A) It rates psychological conditions on a continuum instead of using diagnostic categories.
• B) It is not recognized by the American Psychiatric Association.
• C) It medicalizes many normal aspects of the human condition.
• D) It omits major mental disorders like schizophrenia.
• E) It has not been revised or updated for several decades.

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