A Fundamental Problem with the Diagnostic Labeling of Psychologically Disordered

question 77

Multiple Choice

A fundamental problem with the diagnostic labeling of psychologically disordered behaviors is that the labels often

• A) bias our perceptions of the labeled person.
• B) represent attempts by psychologists to explain behavior by simply naming it.
• C) interfere with effective research on the causes of these disorders.
• D) interfere with effective treatment of these disorders.

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