Why has the reliability of diagnosing disorders increased with the use of the DSM-IV-TR?

a) The manual contains rules for making diagnoses.
b) Only experienced clinicians are allowed to use the manual.
c) A certification system was set up for those who wanted to use the manual.
d) The number of disorders was reduced to make the process easier to master.


A

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