Which of the following statements is true of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)?
A)It is the only diagnostic system.
B)It relies on procedural norms and objective judgments.
C)It includes new diagnoses such as binge eating disorder and gambling addiction.
D)It was published by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) includes new diagnoses such as binge eating disorder and gambling addiction. Option A is incorrect as there are multiple diagnostic systems. Option B is partly incorrect as it does rely on procedural norms, but judgments can also be subjective. Option D is incorrect as the DSM-5 was published by the American Psychiatric Association, not the World Health Organization.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Fifth