Critics of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) are most likely to argue that:
A. the criteria are so rigid that a diagnosing doctor has no room for subjective interpretation.
B. labeling may lead a person to exaggerate symptoms of the disorder, even when the disorder is under control.
C. because the criteria for some disorders overlap, the rating system lacks both validity and reliability.
D. because the DSM offers no explanations for why people develop disorders, it is of limited use.
Answer: B
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