Each of the Following Is a Criticism of the DSM

question 297

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is a criticism of the DSM system EXCEPT ________.

• A)its designation of specific diagnostic criteria
• B)that it is based on a medical model of classification
• C)its focus on categorizing mental disorder rather than describing behavioural strengths and weaknesses
• D)questions about the validity and reliability of the system

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Video Teleconference

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Scenario

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