The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is described as "atheoretical." In other words, this means that:
A. the DSM includes information about all possible treatments for abnormal or disordered behaviors.
B. the DSM includes information about all possible causes of abnormal or disordered behaviors.
C. the DSM does not include information about the causes of abnormal or disordered behaviors.
D. the DSM does not include information about possible treatments for abnormal or disordered behaviors.
Answer: C
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