A psychiatric diagnosis is valid to the extent that it

a. informs us about the etiology of the disorder.
b. helps us predict the course of the disorder/prognosis.
c. helps us choose an appropriate treatment for the disorder.
d. All of the above suggest diagnostic validity.

D

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