The classification system most widely used in the United States for diagnosing psychological disorders is the

A. Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual.
B. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
C. International Classification of Disease (ICD).
D. Schedules for Clinical Assessment in Neuropsychiatry.


Answer: B

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