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A current authoritative scheme for classifying psychological disorders is known as the
A) OCD.
B) medical model.
C) DSM-IV-TR.
D) biopsychosocial approach.
DSM-IV-TR
The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision) is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that categorizes and describes mental disorders.
Classifying
The process of organizing objects or information into categories based on shared characteristics.
Psychological Disorders
Mental disorders characterized by patterns of behavior or thought that are significantly distressing or impairing in daily functioning.
- Gain insight into the frameworks for categorization and the guidelines for diagnosing behavioral disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the frameworks for categorization and the guidelines for diagnosing behavioral disorders.
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