One of the Problems Associated with Diagnostic Labels for Psychological

question 78

Multiple Choice

One of the problems associated with diagnostic labels for psychological disorders is the labels:

• A)are usually inaccurate and subjective
• B)mean different things in different cultures
• C)often bias our perceptions of the individual
• D)are often used to excuse criminal behavior

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