Allen Frances Has Suggested That Some of the Changes in DSM-5

question 69

Multiple Choice

Allen Frances has suggested that some of the changes in DSM-5 reflect "diagnostic inflation," which is:

• A)Making a diagnosis in order to get paid
• B)Labeling normal behaviour as abnormal
• C)Offering a diagnosis rather than allowing problems to resolve on their own
• D)All of the above

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