The Primary Purpose of the DSM-IV-TR Is to __________

question 108

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of the DSM-IV-TR is to __________

• A) help psychologists assess only normal behavior.
• B) keep the number of diagnostic categories of mental disorders to a minimum.
• C) help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders.
• D) describe the causes of common physiological disorders.

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Definitions:

FASB

The Financial Accounting Standards Board, an organization responsible for establishing financial accounting and reporting standards in the United States.

Chronological Order

Organizing events in the order that they occurred in time.

ASC Content

Refers to the Accounting Standards Codification content, which organizes and presents all the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States.

Major Pronouncement

An important statement or decision made by a regulatory authority or standard-setting body, significantly affecting accounting practices and policies.