Which of the following is a disadvantage to having a classification system for mental disorders?
A. A classification system establishes the types of problems that mental professionals can treat.
B. When labels are used to describe an individual's behavior, important details about the person are lost.
C. A classification system allows for research to advance.
D. Identifying the disorder that an individual has guides treatment.
Answer: B
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