Compared to DSM-II, the later DSMs _____________ the diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Name: Compared to DSM-II, the later DSMs _____________ the diagnosis of schizophrenia.
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The later DSMs (starting with DSM-III) narrowed the diagnosis of schizophrenia by requiring more specific and consistent symptoms, and excluding other possible causes for psychotic symptoms. This resulted in fewer diagnoses of schizophrenia, but more accurate and reliable ones.

Compared to DSM-II, the Later DSMs _____________ the Diagnosis of Schizophrenia