Throughout the DSM, the emphasis is on

a. distinguishing between neuroses and psychoses
b. identifying the causes of the various disorders
c. classifying the behavior patterns and not people
d. labeling people as either normal or abnormal


Answer: C

Psychology

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Researchers have difficulty determining genetic influences on personality when they simply compare children with their parents. This is because

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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