Asked by Safiya Rashid on May 16, 2024

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According to the text,while DSM-5 can be reliable for describing symptoms of mental illness,it does not necessarily

A) help psychiatrists understand mental disorders.
B) follow ethical guidelines.
C) explain how disorders differ from each other in terms of their causes.
D) provide a trustworthy analysis.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnosing mental disorders.

Mental Illness

A wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

Describing Symptoms

The act of articulating or detailing the signs and indications of a disease or condition experienced by an individual.

  • Acknowledge the constraints and negative feedback pertaining to the classification system of DSM-5.
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Laura Arrojo FernándezMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The text explicitly states that while DSM-5 can be reliable in describing symptoms of mental illness, it does not explain how disorders differ from each other in terms of their causes. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. The other options are not stated in the text.