1-17Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Classification Systems

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Multiple Choice

1-17.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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