The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM):

A. incorporates a continuum perspective on disorders.
B. fails to account for social factors that impact mental illness.
C. is theoretically-based on the behavioral perspective.
D. uses personal experiences and feelings as the main criteria for diagnosis.


Answer: A

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