Chunk #53 — Psychopathology Description and Diagnosis

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On the value of homogeneous constructs for construct validation, theory testing, and the description of psychopathology.

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However, there is little evidence that most DSM disorders represent syndromes in this classic sense. As noted by Kupfer, First, and Regier (2002; Kupfer is chair and Regier vice chair of the DSM–V Task Force):