Which of these is a major criticism of DSM??
a. DSM is based too heavily on the theories of Freud
b. DSM relies too heavily on genetic testing.
c. Most people do not fit neatly into any of the DSM categories.
d. DSM offers too few choices of diagnosis.
Ans: c. Most people do not fit neatly into any of the DSM categories.
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