According to Allen Frances, a psychiatrist who helped write the DSM-IV, ADHD, autism, and childhood bipolar disorder are all examples of

A. false epidemics.
B. underdiagnosed disorders.
C. normal functioning.
D. functional improvements.


Answer: A

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