Which of the following is included in the DSM-5?
a. A discussion of the various causes of mental disorders
b. A means of identifying different mental disorders
c. A description of all conditions for mental illness
d. A description of all of the possible treatments for each disorder
Question 2
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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