Which Organization Developed the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which organization developed the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders?

• A) World Health Organization
• B) American Psychiatric Association
• C) American Psychological Association
• D) American Medical Association

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Definitions:

Constitutional Amendment

A formal change or addition proposed to the Constitution, requiring a specific process of approval and ratification.

Unfriendly Witnesses

Individuals called to testify in a legal setting who are either unwilling or hostile, making their testimonies potentially difficult to obtain or unreliable.

Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)

Since the mid-1940s, the film industry’s principal trade organization. See also Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America.

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