The changes in the DSM-5 have some criticisms, including the belief that using a continuum for some mental disorders could cause ____
A) more individuals to be diagnosed with less severe symptoms
B) pharmaceutical companies to lose money
C) individuals with mental disorders to be prelabeled
D) emphasis to move away from severity of symptoms

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The DSM-5's use of a continuum for some mental disorders has been criticized for potentially leading to more individuals being diagnosed with less severe symptoms, as it broadens the criteria for diagnosis.

The Changes in the DSM-5 Have Some Criticisms, Including the Belief