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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There were some minor changes. 

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An attempt to shift away from a theoretical orientation 

What changed

Sanders, J. L. (2011). A distinct language and a historic pendulum: the evolution of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Archives of psychiatric nursing, 25(6), 394-403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2010.10.002

A distinct language and a historic pendulum: the evolution of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

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

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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