The current classification system for mental illness was heavily influenced by which of the following individuals?
A)Sigmund Freud
B)Emil Kraepelin
C)Philippe Pinel
D)Franz Mesmer

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Emil Kraepelin is credited with developing the current classification system for mental illness, which became known as the Kraepelinian model. He separated mental disorders into specific categories based on clinical symptoms and course of illness, which laid the foundation for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) used today. While the other individuals listed have made significant contributions to the field of psychology and mental health, they did not have as direct an impact on the classification system as Kraepelin.

The Current Classification System for Mental Illness Was Heavily Influenced