There Are a Number of Advantages of the DSM-IV-TR

question 65

Multiple Choice

There are a number of advantages of the DSM-IV-TR.Which of the following is not an advantage of DSM-IV-TR's uniform system?

• A) it facilitates communication among mental health professionals
• B) it provides labels for patients such as "mentally ill" and "schizo"
• C) it facilitates the study of the causes of abnormal behavior
• D) it influences the type of treatment program used

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