Psychologists and psychiatrists use the criteria laid out in the most recent edition of the _____ to diagnose psychological disorders

a. Dimensional and Categorical Atlas of Mental Health
b. International Diagnostic Guidelines
c. Guide to Psychopathology and Abnormal Behavior
d. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders


Answer: D

Rationale: It offers guidelines for diagnosing the presence and severity of all varieties of mental disorder.

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