Which of the following is a frequent complaint about the categorical approach to diagnosis in DSM-5 that could be addressed by a dimensional approach?
a. Many patients are misdiagnosed.
b. The whole system is too psychoanalytic in nature.
c. Many patients meet the criteria for more than one diagnosis.
d. The diagnoses are confusing, since they involve several axes.
Answer: c.
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