The primary aim of the DSM is to ________
a. help psychologists assess normal, as well as abnormal, behavior.
b. keep the number of diagnostic categories of mental disorders to a minimum.
c. provide descriptive and clear diagnostic categories for diagnosing mental disorders.
d. describe the causes of common psychological disorders.
Answer: c
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