The primary purpose of the DSM-5 is to
A) help psychologists assess only normal behavior.
B) keep the number of diagnostic categories of mental disorders to a minimum.
C) help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders.
D) describe the causes of common physiological disorders.
Answer: C
Rationale: To diagnose psychological disorders, psychologists and psychiatrists rely on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the manual that establishes criteria for the diagnosis of mental disorders.
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