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A psychologist might use the DSM for:
A. diagnosing mental disorders.
B. finding out an I.Q. score.
C. taking a personality inventory.
D. determining the biological roots of disorders.

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Final answer:

Psychologists use the DSM for diagnosing mental disorders and providing standard criteria for treatment, while also employing personality assessments for diagnosing disorders, recommending therapy, and career counseling.


Explanation:

A psychologist might use the DSM for:

  • Diagnosing mental disorders: The DSM provides standard criteria for classifying mental disorders, enabling professionals to identify and label defined symptoms, guiding proper treatment.

The DSM:

  • Is utilized by therapists, researchers, and policymakers to determine appropriate services for patients based on symptoms.

Personality Assessment:

  • Beneficial for clinical psychologists to diagnose disorders and recommend therapy, along with industrial/organizational psychologists and career counselors for candidate selection and career path advice.

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