Multiple Choice
The primary purpose of the DSM is to
A) provide descriptive criteria for diagnosing mental disorders
B) help psychologists assess normal as well as abnormal behavior
C) describe the causes of common disorders
D) keep the number of diagnostic categories of mental disorders to a minimum.
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