The DSM-IV is widely believed to be useful because it:
A) makes the diagnostic criteria specific and public.
B) is based on the writers' own clinical experience.
C) reflects the imaginations of psychiatrists.
D) minimizes the number and range of qualifying disorders.

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The DSM-IV is believed to be useful primarily because it provides specific and publicly accessible diagnostic criteria that can be used consistently across different clinicians and research studies. This helps to minimize diagnostic confusion and ensure greater consistency in the identification and treatment of mental health disorders. The other options (B, C, D) are not accurate descriptions of the DSM-IV's purpose or strengths.

The DSM-IV Is Widely Believed to Be Useful Because It