Unlike the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, the Person-in-Environment classification
system is primarily people focused rather than problem focused.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
PG: 370
Feedback: Like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, the Person-in-Environment
classification system is primarily problem focused in nature. To be truly useful to helping
professionals and consumers, each problem classification or disorder must reflect both
validity and reliability, and effective interventions for each must be established.
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