What is the primary purpose of the DSM?
A. to help psychologists assess only normal behavior
B. to keep the number of diagnostic categories of mental disorders to a minimum
C. to help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders
D. to describe the causes of common physiological disorders
Answer: C
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