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

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The DSM provides descriptive criteria for diagnosing mental disorders. It does not attempt to explain the causes of these disorders or assess normal behavior. While the DSM may have a limited number of diagnostic categories, its primary purpose is to describe the symptoms and criteria for diagnosing mental disorders.

The Primary Purpose of the DSM Is To