One major problem with early versions of the DSM was that most DSM categories were purely descriptive.A second major problem was that ____.
A)validity and reliability were problematic
B)the criteria in each category were difficult to understand
C)it was based on a psychological model of illness
D)it attempted to include too much research

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Early versions of the DSM lacked adequate validity and reliability. Diagnostic categories were not based on a comprehensive understanding of mental illness and were often influenced by social and cultural factors. Additionally, there was a lack of consistency in how clinicians applied diagnostic criteria, leading to inconsistent diagnoses and difficulty comparing research studies.

One Major Problem with Early Versions of the DSM Was