Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Classification Systems

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning classification systems for mental disorders?

• A) It is far more important that they be reliable than it is for them to be valid.
• B) Classification systems make it more difficult to gather statistics on the incidence and prevalence of disorders.
• C) Classification systems meet the needs of medical insurance companies who need diagnoses in order to authorize payment of claims.
• D) Although they assist scientists who are researching disorders, they always inhibit our ability to communicate about abnormal behavior in a consistent way.

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