Which of the Following Is a Manual Published by the American

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that describes the criteria used to diagnose psychological disorders?

• A) The Multiaxial System Manual
• B) The Handbook of Abnormal Psychology
• C) The Pervasive Developmental Disorders Handbook
• D) The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

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