According to the DSM-IV-TR, clinical psychologists make their diagnoses by ________; however, according to the new section in DSM-5, they make their diagnoses by ________.

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The DSM-IV-TR often involved counting the number of symptoms or indicators present to make a diagnosis, while the DSM-5 introduced a more nuanced approach, including assessing the degree of psychological dysfunction to understand the severity and impact of the disorder on the individual's life.

According to the DSM-IV-TR, Clinical Psychologists Make Their Diagnoses by ________;