When Using the DSM to Diagnose a Psychological Disorder

question 211

Multiple Choice

When using the DSM to diagnose a psychological disorder:

• A)people are pigeonholed into a single diagnostic category
• B)it is assumed more than one psychological disorder can occur in the same individual
• C)a person's medical history is considered unimportant
• D)environmental and psychosocial problems are not considered

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