In DSM, Many Disorders Are Defined in Terms of Cutoff

question 46

Multiple Choice

In DSM, many disorders are defined in terms of cutoff point for the number of features required for a diagnosis; such cutoff points

• A) are based on extensive empirical justification.
• B) are often chosen with little empirical justification.
• C) are usually set at a low threshold to increase the number of diagnosed cases.
• D) are usually set at a high threshold to decrease the number of diagnosed cases.

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