How does the DSM handle the causes of mental disorders?

A. It contains the causes of some mental disorders.
B. It uses the causes of disorders as the basis of suggested treatments.
C. It attempts to suggest the causes for certain disorders, although many causes are not known.
D. It recognizes that the causes of mental disorders are unclear and does not attempt to list them.


Answer: D

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