Using the DSM model for diagnosing mental disorders ____
a. ?has virtually eliminated inaccurate diagnoses
b. ?ensures that those with disorders are not given a negative label
c. ?can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy for those with disorders
d. ?has been shown to remove the biases that psychologists may have
ANSWER:
c
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