The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) classifies mental illness based on which of the following?

A) Descriptive symptomatology
B) Qualitative research methods
C) Research-based scientific studies
D) Subjective symptomatology


Ans: A) Descriptive symptomatology

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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