Which of the Following Is a Frequent Complaint About the Categorical

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a frequent complaint about the categorical approach to diagnosis in the DSM-IV-TR that could be addressed by a dimensional approach?

• A) Many patients are misdiagnosed.
• B) The whole system is too psychoanalytic in nature.
• C) Many patients meet the criteria for more than one diagnosis.
• D) The diagnosis is confusing as they involve several axes.

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Lipase

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Gastrointestinal Tract

The pathway starting from the mouth to the anus, responsible for digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Lugol's Iodine

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