While beneficial in many ways, classification schemes for mental disorders have been criticized because they __________
A) may lead to self-fulfilling prophecies on the part of the patient
B) complicate communication among professionals
C) have not yet moved away from the psychoanalytic perspective
D) do not assist in treatment planning
Answer: A
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