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Dalliah Christopher
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One criticism of DSM-IV is that it incorrectly

A) implies that only extreme disorders qualify for psychological help.
B) recommends the same kind of treatment for all disorders.
C) overstates the genetic basis of almost all disorders.
D) treats certain normal reactions as if they were disorders.

DSM-IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, a publication by the American Psychiatric Association that provides guidelines for diagnosing mental disorders.

Genetic Basis

The underlying genetic composition or structure that influences the development, behavior, or characteristics of an organism.

Normal Reactions

Typical or expected responses to a given situation, context, or stimulus, within the spectrum of human behavior.

  • Recognize the criticisms and limitations of DSM-IV and its classification approach.
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