Diagnostic criteria in the DSM-5 specify the specific symptoms required for a diagnosis of a psychological disorder.

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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

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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In the context of the DSM-5, diagnostic features provide an overview of a psychological disorder.

Diagnostic Features

Diagnostic Criteria

Prevalence information within the DSM-5 indicates what percentage of the population is thought to be afflicted with a specific psychological disorder.

Prevalence Information

In the DSM-5, the detailed description of each psychological disorder includes information on the risk factors associated with the disorder.

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