Allen Frances has suggested that some of the changes in DSM-5 reflect "diagnostic inflation," which is:
A)Making a diagnosis in order to get paid
B)Labeling normal behaviour as abnormal
C)Offering a diagnosis rather than allowing problems to resolve on their own
D)All of the above

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Allen Frances has argued that some changes in DSM-5 could lead to "diagnostic inflation," which encompasses making diagnoses for financial reasons, pathologizing normal behavior, and offering diagnoses where watchful waiting might be more appropriate, thus all options (A, B, C) are included in his critique.

Allen Frances Has Suggested That Some of the Changes in DSM-5