The addition of ratings in the DSM-5 did not change the categories of disorders, but rather provides clinicians with additional information for assessment, treatment planning, and treatment monitoring.

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The DSM-5 introduced dimensional assessments to provide clinicians with more detailed information about the severity and presence of symptoms, which aids in assessment, treatment planning, and monitoring, without altering the categorical classification of disorders.

The Addition of Ratings in the DSM-5 Did Not Change