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The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of MentalDisorders (DSM-5) describes disorders in terms of their
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prevalence in the population.
observable symptoms.
historical significance.
treatment outcomes.
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observable symptoms.
The DSM-5 uses a descriptive, symptom-based approach to define and categorize mental disorders (lists diagnostic criteria and observable/reported symptoms), rather than basing diagnoses on prevalence, historical significance, or treatment outcomes.
The DSM-5 uses a descriptive, symptom-based approach to define and categorize mental disorders (lists diagnostic criteria and observable/reported symptoms), rather than basing diagnoses on prevalence, historical significance, or treatment outcomes.
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