Psychology / Unit 12 Psych 1318 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The DSM
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The idea
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders lists diagnostic criteria used to classify psychological disorders in the United States.
In practice
Each diagnosis specifies which symptoms, in what number, for what duration, with what exclusions.
Where people slip
This course follows DSM-5-TR, published in 2022. The anchor text follows DSM-5; differences are flagged where they matter.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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