In DSM, Many Disorders Are Defined in Terms of Cutoff

Multiple Choice

In DSM, many disorders are defined in terms of cutoff point for the number of features required for a diagnosis; such cutoff points

A) are based on extensive empirical justification.
B) are often chosen with little empirical justification.
C) are usually set at a low threshold to increase the number of diagnosed cases.
D) are usually set at a high threshold to decrease the number of diagnosed cases.