The Primary Purpose of the DSM-IV Is to

question 243

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of the DSM-IV 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:

Psychodynamic Theorist

An individual who studies or advocates for the psychodynamic approach, focusing on the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions.

Principle of Falsifiability

A criterion for scientific theory validity, suggesting that for a theory to be considered scientific, it must be testable and potentially disprovable.

Retrospective Accounts

Retrospective accounts are narratives or explanations of past events or experiences, often analyzed or interpreted after the fact.

Adult Memories

The recollection of experiences and information that individuals accumulate and store throughout their adult life.