Changes were made in the names of diagnostic categories and descriptions as well as the addition of new categories, most notably, a section for childhood disorders. 

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There were some minor changes. 

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An attempt to shift away from a theoretical orientation 

What changed

Clegg, J. W. (2012). Teaching about mental health and illness through the history of the DSM. History of psychology, 15(4), 364. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0027249

Teaching about mental health and illness through the history of the DSM

An attempt to shift away from a theoretical orientation

DSMII dropped most of the "reaction" language, although some diagnosis continued to use that terminology. 

Additionally, nomenclature was carefully selected to avoid terms implying causality. 

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