Owain is writing an article that explores the reasons why NOT all professionals have embraced the latest edition of the DSM.Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?
A) it doesn't list the causes of the disorders.
B) there are some overlapping constructs and poorly explained concepts.
C) no acknowledgement of environmental factors in mental disorders (e.g., poverty, abuse).
D) psychiatric drug industry played too much of a role in the development of the latest edition.

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The DSM primarily focuses on the classification and diagnosis of mental disorders, not on listing their causes. This is a fundamental aspect of its design, not a criticism or reason for not embracing it.

Owain Is Writing an Article That Explores the Reasons Why