Select the statement that is TRUE of the DSM classification system

A) It continues to include important diagnostic information such as assumptions about the causes of each disorder.
B) It undergoes revision based on new research and field studies regarding disorders.
C) The number of diagnostic categories continues to decline as new research data emerges on disorders.
D) The system uses broad categories of underlying conflicts to explain the causes of maladaptive reactions.


Answer: B

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