One way in which the description of disorders has changed in successive editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)is that greater relationship to ________ is in evidence with regard to the descriptions of the various disorders.
A) psychoanalytic theory
B) behavioral measures
C) cognitive-behavioral measures
D) None of these

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The DSM's evolution over its editions reflects a shift towards a more empirical and research-based approach, moving away from theoretical models like psychoanalysis towards a greater emphasis on diagnostic criteria and classifications based on observable symptoms and research findings. None of the options provided (psychoanalytic theory, behavioral measures, cognitive-behavioral measures) accurately capture this broad, evidence-based approach.

One Way in Which the Description of Disorders Has Changed