Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Having a Classification

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of having a classification system for mental disorders?

• A) A classification system establishes the types of problems that mental professionals can treat.
• B) When a label is used to describe an individual's behavior, information about the person is lost.
• C) A classification system allows for research to advance.
• D) Identifying the disorder that an individual has guides treatment.

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