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Diagnostic Classification

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Abstract

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the classification of psychopathology developed under the authority of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The current version of this diagnostic manual is DSM-IV-TR (APA, 2000), standing for the fourth edition, text revision. Included within are the diagnostic criteria for such mental disorders as major depressive disorder, social phobia, panic disorder, nicotine dependence, alcohol abuse, schizophrenia, mental retardation, pedophilia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, mathematics disorder, stuttering, dissociative identity disorder, borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, pathological gambling, frotteurism, nightmare disorder, and many others.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology
Pages1-3
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9780470479216
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2009

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • classification
  • diagnosis
  • DSM
  • mental disorder
  • psychopathology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Psychology

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