The current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual uses __________ to diagnose psychological disorders.

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The current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) primarily uses observable behavior to diagnose psychological disorders. The manual includes diagnostic criteria for each disorder that are based on observable symptoms and behaviors. While causes and assumptions about a disorder may be discussed in the text of the DSM-5, they do not form the basis of diagnosis. Functioning level may be considered in some diagnoses, but it is not the primary method of diagnosis.

The Current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Uses __________ to Diagnose