Which statement is TRUE concerning the DSM 5?

A) The DSM-5 downplays the influence of culture on abnormal behavior.
B) The DSM-5 includes more disorders than did DSM-IV.
C) The DSM-5 adopts a dimensional rather than a categorical approach to abnormal behavior.
D) The DSM-5 incorporates a developmental approach to abnormal behavior.


Answer: D

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