A Clinician Is Using DSM-5 to Arrive at a Diagnosis

question 12

Multiple Choice

A clinician is using DSM-5 to arrive at a diagnosis for Michael,whose case is presented in your text; to justify a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder,the clinician will have to

• A)conduct extensive psychological tests.
• B)refer Michael to a physician.
• C)compare Michael symptoms to a specific set of criteria.
• D)arrange for Michael to undergo a brain scan.

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