The DSM-III Presented Significant Differences Compared to Its Predecessors

question 93

Multiple Choice

The DSM-III presented significant differences compared to its predecessors.Perhaps the MOST important change was

• A)the fact that it included the number of symptoms required to meet the criterion.
• B)the fact that is became more empirically-based.
• C)that it required clinicians to consider five different areas of patient functioning.
• D)that field trials were carried out to improve reliability.
• E)the fact that it did not advocate any particular theory.

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