Regarding the different editions of the diagnostic and statistical manuals,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) When the DSM was first published in 1952, neurosis was included, but the term was dropped in later editions because the term was too imprecise.
B) A new edition, the DSM-V, is due to be published in 2013 and, like previous manuals, will reflect updated research and changing social attitudes.
C) The terms psychosis and personality disorders are likely to be dropped from the DSM-V.
D) The disorders that may be added to the DSM-V are melancholia, apathy syndrome, and Internet addiction.

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The statement that "the terms psychosis and personality disorders are likely to be dropped from the DSM-V" is false. These terms are still expected to be included in the DSM-V. The other statements are true: neurosis was dropped from later editions because it was too imprecise, a new DSM-V is due to be published in 2013, and there has been discussion about adding new disorders such as Internet addiction.

Regarding the Different Editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manuals,which