The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) serves as the primary guide in the United States for assessing mental health problems and placing labels on people so that they can receive treatment.
A. To what extent do you feel that the DSM-IV-TR's assessment and labeling system is fair and adequate?
B. What are the reasons for your answer?
C. What do you see as the DSM-IV-TR's strengths and weaknesses?

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The Answer of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) serves as the primary guide in the United States for assessing mental health problems and placing labels on people so that they can receive treatment.
A. To what extent do you feel that the DSM-IV-TR's assessment and labeling system is fair and adequate?
B. What are the reasons for your answer?
C. What do you see as the DSM-IV-TR's strengths and weaknesses?