For several months, an American therapist has worked with a client with PTSD. The therapist suspects her client may also have an anxiety disorder in addition to the PTSD. To determine if this is so, the therapist will consult the _____, which contains the criteria for all psychological disorders and the rules for diagnosing each.

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The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States and contains the criteria for all psychological disorders and the rules for diagnosing each.

For Several Months, an American Therapist Has Worked with a Client