The DSM-IV groups disorders on the basis of

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The DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition) groups disorders on the basis of observable symptoms. It provides a widely accepted system for classifying mental disorders based on symptom patterns that are associated with each disorder. It does not make assumptions about the causes of these disorders, the personality of individuals with the disorder, or the theoretical orientation of their prescribed treatments.

The DSM-IV Groups Disorders on the Basis of