A positive feature of the DSM-5 as compared with previous versions is that it ____.
A) provides dimensional ratings of disorders on a scale, e.g., "severe"
B) relies far less on behavioral criteria for determining diagnoses
C) eliminated about half of the categories for disorders
D) switched to a purely biological model of mental illness

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The DSM-5 introduced dimensional ratings for some disorders, allowing clinicians to specify the severity of the disorder on a scale (e.g., mild, moderate, severe), which is a more nuanced approach to diagnosis compared to the categorical approach of previous versions.

A Positive Feature of the DSM-5 as Compared with Previous