In the DSM-5, each psychological disorder is described in detail using specific components. These components include diagnostic features (an overview), diagnostic criteria (specific symptoms required), prevalence information, and associated risk factors.

DSM-5 Disorder Description Components

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is the classification system used by most mental health professionals in the United States. Published by the American Psychiatric Association in 2013, it includes numerous categories of psychological disorders and provides detailed descriptions for each.

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The classification of psychological disorders provides mental health professionals with a standardized format to diagnose and describe disorders. The most widely used classification system in the United States is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Classification of Psychological Disorders

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)

The first edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was published in 1952. It classified psychological disorders according to a format developed by the U.S. Army during World War II.

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