Which of the following statements is TRUE of changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition?
A)It is less specific about how the same disorder may change over the course of a person's lifetime.
B)It renames childhood conditions as neurocognitive disorders.
C)It eliminates the "five axes model" of categorizing disorders.
D)It reclassifies gender identity disorder as autism spectrum disorder.

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The DSM-5 eliminated the "five axes model" of categorizing disorders, which was used in previous editions to consider various aspects of a person's mental health. Choices A, B, and D are false statements.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Changes to the Diagnostic