Asked by Jaime Angelo on May 04, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT evaluated by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual?

A) psychological disorders
B) educational level
C) health condition
D) psychosocial condition.

Diagnostic

Pertaining to or decisive in determining the nature of a disease, condition, or the distinguishing of one disease from another.

Statistical Manual

usually refers to standardized texts like the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) used for diagnosing and categorizing mental disorders.

Psychosocial Condition

Relates to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behavior.

  • Explain the function of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in the assessment of psychological disorders.
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Xihundla SuccessMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) focuses on diagnosing psychological disorders and related conditions. It does not address educational level, health condition, or psychosocial condition per se.