Who Is Responsible for Writing and Disseminating the Diagnostic and Statistical

question 151

Multiple Choice

Who is responsible for writing and disseminating the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders?

• A) American Psychological Association
• B) American Psychiatric Association
• C) American Psychological Science
• D) American Psychological Monitor

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