Ralph has been sad and listless for three years. He cannot sleep and has lost his appetite. Using a diagnostic system, one clinician arrives at a diagnosis of depression. Using the exact same diagnostic system, another clinician arrives at a diagnosis of schizophrenia. What is the problem with this system?
A. It lacks effectiveness.
B. It lacks universality.
C. It lacks validity.
D. It lacks reliability.
Answer: D
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