Which of the following is NOT one of the criticisms of the DSM?

A. It confounds serious "mental disorders" with normal problems in living.
B. It gives illusion of objectivity.
C. It may foster over diagnosis and self-fulfilling prophecies.
D. Its heavy emphasis on theory may alienate clinicians from different perspectives.


Answer: D. Its heavy emphasis on theory may alienate clinicians from different perspectives.

Psychology

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