The DSM-IV-TR describes disorders in terms of symptoms and specific criteria that must be met in order for diagnosis to be made.

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The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition, text revision) does indeed describe disorders in terms of symptoms and specific criteria that must be met for a diagnosis to be made. These criteria are helpful in providing a clear and consistent way of diagnosing mental health disorders.

The DSM-IV-TR Describes Disorders in Terms of Symptoms and Specific