Relative to previous editions of the DSM, the diagnostic criteria for DSM-5 dissociative identity disorder are:
A) are far more restrictive.
B) are far more wordy.
C) more strongly grounded in psychodynamic theory.
D) more strongly grounded in attachment theory.
E) more flexible and emphasize less dramatic presentations of the disorder.

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The DSM-5 made the diagnostic criteria for dissociative identity disorder more flexible, allowing for less dramatic presentations of the disorder. This change was intended to better capture the range of symptoms and experiences of individuals with the disorder, moving away from the stereotypical and often sensationalized portrayals.

Relative to Previous Editions of the DSM, the Diagnostic Criteria