A diagnosis is a formal determination of a psychological disorder based on a clinical evaluation, which involves assessing a person's behavior in relation to specific criteria set out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Therefore, a diagnosis involves a description of behavior as fitting the criteria for a specific disorder.

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What Is a Diagnosis

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What is a diagnosis?

A) an explanation of the etiology of a problem
B) an estimate of the chances of a full recovery
C) a description of behavior as fitting the criteria for a particular type of disorder
D) a mental health professional's estimate of the impact of family conflict on a disorder

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