The primary purpose of the DSM-IV-TR is to __________
A) help psychologists assess only normal behavior.
B) keep the number of diagnostic categories of mental disorders to a minimum.
C) help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders.
D) describe the causes of common physiological disorders.

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The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision) is a handbook used by psychological professionals to diagnose and classify psychological disorders. Its primary purpose is to provide a standardized method for identifying and categorizing mental health disorders based on their symptoms and other criteria. It is not intended to assess only normal behavior, describe the causes of physiological disorders or keep the number of diagnostic categories to a minimum.

The Primary Purpose of the DSM-IV-TR Is to __________