DSM-5 Uses the Descriptive Approach to Classify Abnormal Behavior Because

question 2

Multiple Choice

DSM-5 uses the descriptive approach to classify abnormal behavior because experts do not know what causes mental disorders and because it

• A)helps diagnose the underlying cause of a mental disorder.
• B)is easier to understand.
• C)helps professionals to agree about the presence or absence of an emotional problem.
• D)categorizes behavior with a known mental disorder.

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