A continued criticism of the DSM-5 and its predecessors is that ____.
A)the DSM classification system is a deficit model and does not focus on the positive attributes or involve an assessment of a client's strengths.
B)the DSM continues to move toward a categorical systems approach to disorders
C)the DSM does not account for the degree of symptom severity across disorders
D)the DSM is not as frequently used as the ICD in the United States

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Many critics of the DSM-5 argue that it focuses solely on identifying deficits or pathology, ignoring the positive attributes and strengths of individuals. This deficit model does not provide a complete assessment of the individual and can lead to a narrow treatment approach.

A Continued Criticism of the DSM-5 and Its Predecessors Is