Changes in the way that abnormality has been viewed over time has resulted in
A) a clear understanding of the etiology of all mental disorders.
B) effective treatments for all disorders.
C) fewer diagnostic categories.
D) high reliability of all diagnoses.
E) a shift from supernatural to natural causes in explaining disorders.

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Over time, there has been a shift in the way abnormality is viewed from supernatural causes to natural causes, such as biological, psychological, and social factors. This shift has led to a better understanding of mental disorders but has not necessarily resulted in a clear understanding of the etiology of all disorders, effective treatments for all disorders, fewer diagnostic categories, or high reliability of all diagnoses.

Changes in the Way That Abnormality Has Been Viewed Over