Major improvements since the DSM-III include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)more specific diagnostic criteria.
B)more extensive descriptions of diagnosis on Axes I and II.
C)decrease in diagnostic categories.
D)more emphasis on laboratory findings and results from physical exams.

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The DSM's revisions have generally involved an increase in diagnostic categories to better capture the diversity of mental health disorders, rather than a decrease. Choices A, B, and D reflect actual improvements made in the DSM since the DSM-III, such as more specific criteria, extensive descriptions, and greater emphasis on laboratory findings and physical exams.

Major Improvements Since the DSM-III Include All of the Following