A prognosis is based primarily upon
a. information about the course of the disorder in other individuals.
b. whether the symptoms an individual exhibits correspond to the DSM-IV category for a particular disorder.
c. the treatment options available to the patient.
d. the client's desire to reform.
Answer: a. information about the course of the disorder in other individuals.
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